Beef & Ostrich Jerky
Processing Score
9.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
613911104172
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 560mg
12%
* 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
13 listed · 3 flagged for reviewBEEF, OSTRICH, FILTERED WATER, SEASONING (CORN SYRUP, SOY SAUCE POWDER, [WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], ONION, GARLIC, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, FLAVORING, SPICE), NONFAT DRY MILK, MUSTARD, SALT, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SUCRALOSE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Beef & Ostrich Jerky scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 86% 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 Beef & Ostrich Jerky'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride, Potassium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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