Classic Roast Beef
What You Should Know
You'd spot this in the grocery deli or prepared foods aisle and pull it out when making quick sandwiches for lunch, a picnic, or a cozy weeknight meal — it carries that classic roast-beef deli nostalgia. The vibe is comforting and practical: savory, familiar, and ready-to-eat without extra fuss. The short ingredient list and tender, sliced texture indicate cooking, seasoning and packaging rather than heavy industrial formulation, suggesting moderate processing rather than highly engineered ultra-processed food.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Roast, Beef, (roast, beef,, salt,, black, pepper), Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, Garlic, Flake, Coarse, Salt, Organic, Black, Pepper, Thyme..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Contains whole roast beef with added salt, oil and seasonings and is cooked/sliced and packaged — typical of processed foods (NOVA 3). It lacks the industrial additives, emulsifiers or reconstituted ingredients that would indicate an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product.
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Common Questions about Classic Roast Beef
That depends on your personal definition of healthy! With 19 grams of protein and only 130 calories per serving, it's a great option if you're looking for a high-protein, low-carb meal. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' varies for everyone — it’s all about balance!