Original Beef Jerky
Processing Score
11.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 37 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0047500016353
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.3mg
7%
* 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
6 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF, WATER, SEASONING BLEND (SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, MUSTARD, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, RED PEPPER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, ONION POWDER, SPICE EXTRACTIVE), BROWN SUGAR, SWEET BABY RAY'S JERKY BASE (VINEGAR POWDER, [DEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, VINEGAR SOLIDS], TOMATO POWDER, PINEAPPLE JUICE POWDER, [MALTODEXTRIN, PINEAPPLE JUICE], WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE POWDER, [{DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR AND SULFATING AGENTS} MALTODEXTRIN], NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SPICES, AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), SODIUM NITRITE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Beef 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.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Sodium Nitrite.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sweet Baby Ray'S Jerky Base (Vinegar Powder, [Dextrin, Modified Food Starch, Vinegar Solids], Tomato Powder, Pineapple Juice Powder, [Maltodextrin, Pineapple Juice], Worcestershire Sauce Powder, [{Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor And Sulfating Agents} Maltodextrin], Natural Smoke Flavor, Spices, And Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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