Jack Link's, Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Sriracha
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
017082874627
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 500mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12g
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
14 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, LESS THAN 2% FLAVORING, DRIED SRIRACHA SAUCE [ (AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, VINEGAR, GARLIC, TOMATO POWDER)MALTODEXTRIN], HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, ORANGE OIL.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Jack Link's, Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Sriracha scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Less Than 2% Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
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 Jack Link's, Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Sriracha'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Orange Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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