Original Plant-Based Jerky, Original
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
840257200019
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 500mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 5g Added Sugars
10%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 100mg
2%
* 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
16 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, MUNG BEAN PROTEIN, BROWN SUGAR, PEA PROTEIN+, NATURAL FLAVORS, GLUTEN FREE OAT BRAN AND FIBER, SALT, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ONION POWDER AND LESS THAN 1% OF VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR, VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, POMEGRANATE CONCENTRATE, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Original Plant-Based Jerky, Original scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Plant Proteins (Pea Protein+): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): 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 Original Plant-Based Jerky, Original'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Impossible Burger vs Beyond Meat comparison. You can also see how it fits our Beyond Meat explainer.
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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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