Slim Jim Salsa Stick, 1.94 Oz
Processing Score
9.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00026200119274
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size55 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g
28%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 670mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
Potassium 230mg
5%
* 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
26 listed · 7 flagged for reviewBEEF, PORK, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, JALAPENO PEPPER POWDER, PARSLEY, CILANTRO, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, AUTOLYZED TORULA YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, MALT EXTRACT, PAPRIKA, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FLOUR, SODIUM NITRITE, CITRIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN. CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Slim Jim Salsa Stick, 1.94 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.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
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 Salsa Stick, 1.94 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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin. Contains: Soy.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
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