meats
Very lean protein with tryptophan and B vitamins offers neutral to mildly anti-inflammatory effects without excess fat.
Lean protein
-0.5
Low-fat protein source supports muscle maintenance without inflammatory lipids
Tryptophan
-0.1
Amino acid precursor to serotonin may have mild anti-inflammatory effects
Sodium (processed varieties)
+0.3
Deli or processed turkey often contains added sodium and preservatives
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Low FODMAP when fresh, though processed deli turkey may contain FODMAPs from additives.
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