Farm to family ground turkey reviews
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Image source: Kwikee Content loading... Lower scores accompany better foods. Page Settings:How it Compares:EWG Overall Score Breakdown The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score. EWG Overall Score BreakdownLower concern Higher concern Lower concern Higher concern Read our full methodology Nutrition Concern DetailsConsiders calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology. The nutrition factors used for scoring Butterball Farm to Family Organic Ground Turkey Positive factors Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content Negative factors Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content Ingredient Concern DetailsConsiders food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology. Processing Concern DetailsEstimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology. Products with no processing concerns identified are generally whole foods without additives. EWG's Top FindingsCertified organic productCertified organic food is produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and free of genetically engineered ingredients. Certified organic meat and dairy must also be produced without antibiotics and artificial growth promoters or hormones. Antibiotics not allowed in organic meat productionUSDA organic standards prohibit the use of antibiotics in the production of organic meat ingredients. Does not contain artificial or industrial ingre...EWG has not identified any artificial or industrial ingredients in this product. Per gram, high in proteinProtein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/ Good source of naturally occurring ironIron is an essential component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transfers oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Iron is also necessary for normal growth and development. Seafood, poultry and meat are good sources of well-absorbed heme iron. Absorption of iron from plant sources including beans, lentils and spinach can be increased by eating them with vitamin C-rich foods like lemon juice or tomato sauce. Ingredient ListFrom the PackageORGANIC GROUND TURKEY, ORGANIC ROSEMARY EXTRACT. *Older ProductProducts remain in the database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores. A product with label information last recorded more than a year ago is marked with an * identifying it as an older product. *Discontinued ProductProducts remain in the Database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores, even when they have been discontinued (products may remain in stores and pantries long past the date they cease to be manufactured). EWG marks a product it is aware has been discontinued with a banner identifying it as such. Product ImagesPlease note that EWG obtains the displayed images of products from third parties and that the product's manufacturer or packager may change the product's packaging at any point in time. Therefore, EWG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of images presented. Selected Certifications and SealsUSDA Organic Other InformationThis product is certified organic and, therefor...Certified organic food must be produced without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Genetically engineered ingredients are not allowed. Synthetic preservatives and artificial colors are not allowed in processed foods. Meat and dairy ingredients must be produced without antibiotics and artificial growth promoters or hormones. Nutrition Facts4.0 servings per container Serving Size (112 g) Amount Per 4 oz Calories 190 % Daily Value(based on a 2,000 calorie diet and adult bodyweight) Update the values for someone: QUICK FACTS: 17.0 17.0 % Total Fat 11 g0.0 0.0 % Total Carbs 0 g40.0 40.0 % Protein 20 g AVOID TOO MUCH: 11.0 11.0 % Saturated Fat 2 gTrans Fat0.0g27.0 27.0 % Cholesterol 80 mg3.0 3.0 % Sodium 80 mgAdded Sugar Ingredients: none listed NUTRIENTS: Vitamin D (no value on present label) 8.0 8.0 % Calcium 10.0 10.0 % Iron Potassium (no value on present label) † Institute of Medicine. 2010. "Dietary Reference Intakes Tables and Application." Accessed April 8, 2014: link eat well guidefind sustainable food!The Eat Well Guide helps consumers find locally grown and sustainably produced food. Listings include farms, restaurants, stores, farmers' markets, and CSAs throughout the United States. Visit the Eat Well Guide Other EWG GuidesWant more food tips?Sign up to receive email updates, action alerts, healthy eating tips, promotions to support our work and more from EWG! You can opt out at any time. What is Butterball Farm to family turkey?Farm to Family by Butterball ground turkey is 93% lean, all-natural* and contains 22 grams of protein per serving. Farm to Family turkey is responsibly raised with no added hormones or steroids and no antibiotics ever**. Use Farm to Family fresh ground turkey as a substitute for ground beef in your favorite recipes. What is the best turkey to buy at the grocery store?Our Favorite. The Grassland Pasture-raised Turkey was one of our favorite turkeys among all the birds we tested. In fact, we found it to be one of the best turkeys we've ever roasted, with ample breast, thigh, and drumstick meat. Is 93 7 ground turkey healthy?All in all, whether buying ground beef or ground turkey, the important thing is to buy at least 93/7 lean-to-fat ratio. Lowering saturated fat is the goal, as eating too much saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke. Are Butterball turkeys really better?Butterball turkeys are of the highest quality product and will be sure to impress your guests. Here's why Butterball is the right choice, especially for the holiday season: Butterball turkeys are always tender and juicy because we take the extra step of individually pre-brining them based on size. |