LEAN GROUND BEEF
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Common questions
Is National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF healthy?
National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF scores 100/100 on Tallow — our clean band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.
What is in National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF?
National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF lists 1 ingredient, starting with Ground Beef. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
Does National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF contain seed oils?
No. Nothing in National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".
How processed is National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF?
We don’t have a NOVA classification on file for National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF yet, so the processing axis scores it neutrally.
How does National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF compare to other meat & seafood?
At 100/100 National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF sits in our top band, among the better meat & seafood we have scored.
Is National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF organic?
Yes. National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF carries USDA Organic certification, which is worth +5 points in the score above.
Has National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF been lab tested?
Not yet. No independent lab has published results for National Beef LEAN GROUND BEEF, so its score is based on its ingredient list, processing and packaging alone.
Full methodology: how we score products.





