Peppered Turkey
What You Should Know
You'll find this peppered turkey in the refrigerated deli or packaged natural meats section, grabbed for quick sandwiches, lunchboxes, or a simple charcuterie plate. It gives off a practical, slightly nostalgic lunchtime vibe—familiar, savory, and convenient for everyday meals. The short ingredient list (turkey, water, salt, vinegar, black pepper) and added moisture point to a processed deli meat with a moist, sliceable texture rather than heavily engineered formulations, which is more consistent with NOVA group 3 than with fully ultra-processed foods.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Peppered, Turkey, (turkey, breast,, water,, salt,, vinegar,, black, pepper)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Simple additives (water, salt, vinegar, pepper) and preservation/processing of whole muscle turkey place it in NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than NOVA 4, which involves industrial formulations with many additives and techno-functional ingredients.
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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.