Original Beef Sticks
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0021613027826
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size38 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 500mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
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
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF, OF: SALT, SPICES, CANE SUGAR, CHERRY POWDER, VEGETABLE POWDER (CELERY POWDER, SEA SALT), GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, WATER, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, STUFFED IN A COLORED COLLAGEN CASING (CARMINE).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Original Beef Sticks scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Stuffed In A Colored Collagen Casing (Carmine)): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- 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 Beef Sticks' 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: Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Powder (Celery Powder, Sea Salt).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture.
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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