Hormel, Compleats, Beef Pot Roast
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037600143943
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size255 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 1270mg
55%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.8mg
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 · 5 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, BEEF (BEEF, WATER, SALT), BEEF BROTH, CARROTS, BEEF FAT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (CONTAINS AN ENZYME), SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORING, FLAVOR (YEAST EXTRACT, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), BEEF FLAVORING (BEEF EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR), SPICES, SUGAR, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hormel, Compleats, Beef Pot Roast scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 25% of the 4,145 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 Hormel, Compleats, Beef Pot Roast'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Flavor (Yeast Extract, Potato Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural Flavor), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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1.07.0
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1.03.0
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1.06.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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1.010.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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