Beef Strip Steaks
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079041743375
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size99 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 16g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
12 listed · 2 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY TENDERIZED WITH UP TO 30% ADDED SOLUTION OF WATER, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SODIUM LACTATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDES HICKORY SMOKE. FLAVOR), BEEF EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, PAPAIN, TENDERIZED WITH PAPAIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Strip Steaks scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Includes Hickory Smoke. Flavor)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Papain, Tenderized With Papain): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 4,915 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 Strip Steaks' 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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