Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, Peppered
Processing Score
5.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 7 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
040668004798
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 770mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
7 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWILD SALMON, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORING, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, Peppered scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 42% 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.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, Peppered's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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