Beef Steak, Original
Processing Score
7.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including MSG and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
648036002263
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 650mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
18 listed · 5 flagged for reviewBEEF, SUGAR, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, BLACK PEPPER POWDER, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SMOKE FLAVOR, HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Steak, Original scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 7,439 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 Beef Steak, Original'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, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
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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