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Ground Beef Roundup

We analyzed 438 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Ground Beef shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 438 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Ground Beef you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
309
Protein
15g
Kroger

Ground Beef

Ingredients: GROUND BEEF.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
149
Protein
18g
Sterling Silver

Premium Ground Sirloin Beef

Ingredients: GROUND SIRLOIN BEEF

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
22g
Simply Nature

GROUND BEEF

Ingredients: ORGANIC GROUND BEEF

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
22g
Organic Rancher

Organic Ground Beef

Ingredients: Organic Beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
143
Protein
21g
Tsd sales & distribution

Lean ground beef

Ingredients: Ground beef, natural flavorings

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
125
Protein
21g
Trader Joe's Butcher Shop

Extra Lean Ground Beef 96% lean / 4% fat

Ingredients: ground beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
83
Sugar
7g
Frontera

Ground Beef Taco Seasoning Sauce, Original

Ingredients: filtered water, diced tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, roasted onions, roasted garlic, chili pepper powder, salt, cumin, tomato paste, cane sugar, organic apple cider vinegar, organic white distilled vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle chile, expeller pressed canola oil, oregano, paprika

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
143
Protein
21g
BJ’s Wholesale Club

100% Pure Lean ground beef

Ingredients: Ground Beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
312
Protein
15g
Kroger

Ground beef lean

Ingredients: ground beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
21g
Simply Nature

100% Grass Fed Ground Beef

Ingredients: Organic ground beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
150
Protein
20g
Wegmans,Wegmans Organic

Ground Beef, 93% Lean

Ingredients: Organic Beef.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
179
Protein
20g
Unknown

Ground Beef Sirloin

Ingredients: Ground beef, natural flavorings

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
21g
Verde

Ground Beef

Ingredients: 100% grass-fed beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
21g
Nature's RESERVE

GROUND BEEF

Ingredients: Ground beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
204
Protein
17g
Impossible

Non-meat Ground beef

Ingredients: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors, 2% Or Less Of: Methylcellulose, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch Modified, Yeast Extract, Soy Leghemoglobin, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant), L-Tryptophan, Soy Protein Isolate, Vitamins and Minerals (Zinc Gluconate, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12). Contains: Soy

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
290
Protein
19g
The Kroger Co.

Ground beef lean

Ingredients: e aa total fat z3g saturated fat 99 cholesterol 8omg 35% 45% 27% a reei 800 3% total carbohydrate 0g dietary fibr 0 0% protein 199 vitamin a calcium 0% vitamin c 0% 2% iron 10% 7wrcent dally yalces are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ngredients: ground beef, cstributed by the kroger co. ononmati omio 5202 produgt of u,s.a. est. 625 sell or freeze by 04/06/21 14:42

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
177
Protein
17g
Trader Joes

Grass fed angus beef burgers

Ingredients: GROUND GRASS FED ANGUS BEEF

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
19g
Laura’s

Ground Beef

Ingredients: 92% lean ground beef , 8% fat ground beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
18g
CRIDER

Ground Beef With Juices

Ingredients: BEEF, SALT

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
248
Protein
19g
First Light Farms

Wagyu Ground Beef

Ingredients: 100% GRASS-FED WAGYU BEEF

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
19g
Simply Nature

Ground Beef

Ingredients: 100% GRASS-FED ORGANIC GROUND BEEF.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
19g
MARKETSIDE ORGANIC

GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF

Ingredients: Organic Beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
19g
TRADER JOE'S

GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN / 15% FAT

Ingredients: ground beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
247
Protein
17g
Deseret Farms

Ground beef

Ingredients: BEEF

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
212
Protein
19g
Trader Joe's

Organic Ground Beef

Ingredients: organic beef.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
240
Protein
21g
Grass Rooted

Grass Fed ground beef

Ingredients: 100% Grass-Fed Ground Beef

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
19g
Verde

Ground Beef

Ingredients: Ground beef.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
259
Protein
17g
Unknown

Ground beef

Ingredients: Ground beef.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
214
Protein
19g
Maverick Ranch

Organic Ground Beef 100% Grass Fed

Ingredients: ORGANIC GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
21g
Kroger

Lean ground beef

Ingredients: Ground beef.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Ground Beef category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 438 products in the Ground Beef category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Ground Beef?+
We rank Ground Beef based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Ground Beef here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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