Meatless Ground
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
085239977743
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size113 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 21g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 240mg
18%
Iron 4.5mg
25%
Potassium 480mg
10%
* 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
15 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, PEA PROTEIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, COCONUT OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICE FOR COLOR, RICE BRAN EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, METHYL CELLULOSE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CULTURED DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, LACTIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Meatless Ground scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Methyl Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 990 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Meatless Ground's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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