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Beef Jerky, Original

Processing Score
5.0Processed
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair

The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
052548563493
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 11g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.1mg
6%

* 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

9 listed · 3 flagged for review

BEEF, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, FLAVORINGS, VINEGAR, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM NITRITE.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Processed?

In our analysis, Beef Jerky, Original scores Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
  • Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
  • Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this is among the less processed of the 2,448 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

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