100% beef burger
Scores 50/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 4 flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
100% beef burger scores 50/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 98 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 4 ingredients are flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 50/100
- Concern safety score
- 4
- flagged ingredients of 98 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- D
- Nutri-Score nutrition grade
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About 100% beef burger
100% beef burger carries a composite safety score of 50/100, which we classify as "Concern" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan identified 4 flagged ingredients in this product, components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, 100% beef burger is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of D reflects nutritional balance, calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content, which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 50/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 4 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | D | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 6,305 products we've scored in the Sandwiches category, the average safety score is 97.6/100. 100% beef burger scores 47.6 points below that category average (50/100 vs. 97.6/100), so it is a comparatively weaker pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Beef patty beef, seasoning (dextrose, maltodextrin, corn starch, salt, grill flavor (from sunflower oil), potassium lactate, sodium phosphate and diacetate, citric acid), water, caramel color, garlic parmesan roll enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, malt barley flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) parmesan cheese (cow's milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose), water, salt, soy oil, sugar, yeast, wheat gluten, salt, enzyme, powdered cellulose, calcium propionate (a preservative), mono-diglycerides, ethoxylated mono-diglycerides, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-diglycerides (datem), calcium stearoyl lactylate (csl), calcium sulfate, ascorbic acid, potassium iodate, polysorbate 60,l-cysteine, enzyme, azodicarbonamide (ada), propionic acid, sodium propionate (preservative), phosphoric acid, garlic, provolone cheese pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, parmesan & monterey jack cheese parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), monterey jack cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, cream, sodium phosphates, salt, sorbic acid (preservative), dill chip cucumber, water, vinegar, salt, contains less than 2% of: alum, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavor, polysorbate 80, yellow #5, blue #1, sauce mayonnaise soybean oil, corn syrup, water, egg, egg yolk, mustard seed, distilled vinegar, salt, lemon juice concentrate, chili sauce tomato puree (tomato paste, water), distilled white vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, salt, corn syrup, dehydrated onions, spice, garlic powder, natural flavoring, dill relish cucumbers, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, dehydrated red pepper, xanthan gum, natural flavor, polysorbate 80, yellow 5, vinegar, worcestershire sauce distilled vinegar, molasses, water, corn syrup, salt, caramel color, sugar, spices, anchovies, natural flavors (soy), tamarind extract, black pepper, garlic powder, salt salt, yellow prussiate of soda.
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Data Sources
Data as of May 2026. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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