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Classic Roast Beef
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Classic Roast Beef

WHOLE FOODS KITCHENS
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
19g
Protein
190mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated deli or packaged meat section of the grocery store and reach for it when you want a quick sandwich or charcuterie addition after work or for a casual gathering. It reads like a straightforward deli-style roast — savory, convenient and a bit nostalgic for classic deli sandwiches. The ingredient list (cooked roast beef, oil and simple seasonings) and the ready-to-eat texture indicate it’s been cooked, seasoned and packaged for convenience, pointing to processed preparation rather than fresh whole meat or heavily industrial ultra-processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein19g
* 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

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
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed ready-to-eat meat: cooked, seasoned and packaged (processing for convenience/preservation) but it lacks the additives, emulsifiers or industrial formulations typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 3.

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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!

Perfect For

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$19.99
per package