Beef Jerky
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh SugarHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
856170005488
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 11g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, TERIYAKI SAUCE (SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], WINE, SUGAR, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, ONION POWDER, SUCCINIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, LESS THAN 0.10% SODIUM BENZOATE AS A PRESERVATIVE), SALT, SODIUM NITRITE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group 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: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Teriyaki Sauce (Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Wine, Sugar, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Spices, Onion Powder, Succinic Acid, Garlic Powder, Less Than 0.10% Sodium Benzoate As A Preservative).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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