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Peppered Turkey
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Peppered Turkey

Applegate Farms
Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
18g
Protein
660mg
Sodium
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this pre-sliced peppered turkey in the refrigerated deli or packaged meat aisle — an easy grab for sandwiches, lunchboxes, or a simple weeknight charcuterie. Its simple, savory and slightly nostalgic vibe pairs with a moist, tender texture from cooking and slicing; the short ingredient list (turkey, water, salt, vinegar, pepper) and salt-based preservation point to a processed product rather than an ultra-formulation, and the sodium level is notably high.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein18g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Peppered, Turkey, (turkey, breast,, water,, salt,, vinegar,, black, pepper)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product is a processed meat: whole-muscle turkey cooked, salted and sliced with minimal added ingredients, which fits NOVA group 3. There are no industrial additives or multiple food-derived ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, but the preservation and ready-to-eat format distinguish it from minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Peppered Turkey

The Peppered Turkey is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a high-protein option with minimal ingredients. At just 80 calories per 3 oz serving and packed with 18 grams of protein, it's a great addition to a balanced meal or snack. Just keep in mind that it does have 660 mg of sodium, so if you're watching salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$12.99
per package