Turkey

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Is Turkey healthy?

Turkey scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This turkey product is processed and contains several additives, including soy protein isolates and sodium phosphates, which are associated with potential health concerns.

How processed is Turkey?

Turkey is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Turkey's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Turkey Breast, Paprika count in its favor; Brown Sugar, Soy Protein Isolates are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Turkey

Columbus
Bioengineered
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Hormel Foods
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This turkey product is processed and contains several additives, including soy protein isolates and sodium phosphates, which are associated with potential health concerns. While turkey breast is a beneficial ingredient providing high-quality protein, the presence of flavorings and other processed components reduces the overall healthiness of the product. The processing level and inclusion of these additives limit its score.

Key ingredients 9

Turkey Breast
Good

A lean, high-quality source of complete protein providing essential amino acids with minimal natural fat.

Paprika
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Turkey Broth
Neutral

Used to add moisture and flavor, made from simmering turkey parts in water.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and preservation.

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Potassium Chloride
Neutral

A mineral salt often used as a salt substitute to help reduce overall sodium content.

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Sodium Phosphates
Neutral

Common food additives used to improve moisture retention and texture in processed meats.

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Flavorings
Neutral

General terms used to describe flavor compounds added to enhance taste.

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Brown Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Soy Protein Isolates
Bad

A highly processed protein extract from soybeans used to bind moisture, often scrutinized for heavy processing.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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