Smoked Snack Sticks
Processing Score
8.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
632181499641
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size14 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 85mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.2mg
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
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCHICKEN, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, PARMESAN CHEESE, SALT, ENCAPSULATED CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED TOMATO, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORING, AUTOLYZED YEAST, DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRITE, STUFFED IN BEEF COLLAGEN CASINGS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Smoked Snack Sticks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Smoked 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Encapsulated Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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