Ground Turkey

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Common questions

Is Ground Turkey healthy?

Ground Turkey scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ground turkey product is a processed food, which limits its potential score.

How processed is Ground Turkey?

Ground Turkey is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ground Turkey's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Turkey counts in its favor; Natural Flavor is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ground Turkey

Prestige Farms
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Superlatus
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This ground turkey product is a processed food, which limits its potential score. While turkey is a high-quality protein source, the inclusion of 'natural flavor' introduces an element of processing and lack of transparency regarding ingredient origins. Despite these concerns, the product maintains a relatively clean label with minimal additives.

Key ingredients 2

Turkey
Good

Turkey is a high-quality source of animal protein, providing essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth and repair. It is minimally processed and typically contains no additives when fresh. Compared to plant-based proteins, turkey offers a more complete amino acid profile.

Benefits

Rich in protein and essential nutrients such as B vitamins and selenium, supporting overall health and well-being.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Natural flavors are often used to enhance taste but can be derived from complex processing methods. They lack transparency, making it difficult to assess their true origin and potential health impacts. Compared to whole food ingredients, natural flavors offer no nutritional benefits.

Risks

Potential allergenicity and lack of transparency in sourcing and processing may pose health concerns for sensitive individuals.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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