Pepper Jack Turkey Snack Sticks
Processing Score
9.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
073608031844
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size23 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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 · 6 flagged for reviewTURKEY, PASTEURIZED PROCESS MONTEREY JACK AND AMERICAN CHEESE (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], AMERICAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, OLEORESIN CAPSICUM), SALT, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, CHEDDAR AND MONTEREY CHEESE POWDER (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), DEXTROSE, DEHYDRATED JALAPENO, YEAST EXTRACTIVES, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. STUFFED IN COLLAGEN CASINGS COLORED WITH CARAMEL, ANNATTO EXTRACTS AND FD&C RED 3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pepper Jack Turkey Snack Sticks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Sodium Nitrite. Stuffed In Collagen Casings Colored With Caramel): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Annatto Extracts And Fd&C Red 3): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 86% 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 Pepper Jack Turkey Snack 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: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extractives.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- 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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