
Butterball Ground Turkey 93% Lean
What You Should Know
Butterball Ground Turkey 93% Lean is a familiar refrigerated staple you’ll find in the meat case alongside other ground proteins — near chicken breasts, pork chops and packages of ground beef — typically in 16‑ounce plastic trays or film‑wrapped foam trays with a clear window. Marketed as an “all natural,” low‑fat option, the product leans into family dinner and weekday meal routines: think quick tacos, lean burgers, skillet pastas, meatloaf and batch-cooked protein for lunchboxes. The Butterball name evokes broad American associations — holiday turkey heritage, family meals, convenience and mainstream supermarket trust — and the packaging highlights claims like “no artificial ingredients,” “no hormones or steroids,” “gluten‑free” and American Humane Certification rather than organic or specialty claims. Labeling and the lean percentage create a health halo targeting parents, health-conscious shoppers and anyone looking for a lower‑fat alternative to ground beef. Sensory cues are straightforward: raw meat is pale pink, moist and tender when handled, and it browns quickly when sautéed, producing a light turkey aroma and fine crumbly texture that mixes well with seasonings or binders. Typical usage rituals include thawing in the fridge, browning in a skillet with aromatics, or forming into patties for quick weeknight meals and meal‑prep containers on Sundays. Processing context: the product is minimally processed — ground from whole muscle turkey with a small amount of rosemary extract as a natural antioxidant — and is presented as a fresh, simple protein rather than a heavily engineered convenience food. It fits squarely into everyday American grocery culture as a pragmatic, family‑friendly protein choice.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Turkey,, Rosemary, Extract..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Minimally Processed
Why this score?
This is minimally processed ground meat with only turkey and a small amount of rosemary extract listed, so it fits NOVA group 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed foods). There are no additives, fillers, or industrial formulations typical of ultra‑processed products.
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Common Questions about Butterball Ground Turkey 93% Lean
That depends on your definition of healthy! With 22 grams of protein and only 160 calories per 4-ounce serving, it's a solid choice for lean protein. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so consider your overall diet and lifestyle when incorporating it.
