Original Beef Sticks
Processing Score
8.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021333951326
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF, BEEF STICK SEASONING (SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SPICE EXTRACTIVES), BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), CITRIC ACID, WATER, QUICK CURE (SALT, SODIUM NITRITE, DEXTROSE, RED 3), PHOSPHATE, RED PEPPER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, GARLIC POWDER.
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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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar (Sugar, Molasses), Quick Cure (Salt, Sodium Nitrite, Dextrose, Red 3).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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