Slim Jim Nacho Stick, 4.2 Oz
Processing Score
13.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00026200162423
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size8 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 135mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
30 listed · 10 flagged for reviewBEEF, PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, CORN SYRUP, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SALT, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, TOMATO POWDER, CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, JALAPENO PEPPER POWDER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, LACTIC ACID, MALT EXTRACT, SOY FLOUR, PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM NITRITE. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Slim Jim Nacho Stick, 4.2 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite. Contains: Soy): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 4,915 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 Slim Jim Nacho Stick, 4.2 Oz'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate & Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Plant ProteinsUPF marker
In this product: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactic Acid Starter Culture.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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