Maple Beef Jerky, Maple
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
850024803152
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 8g Added Sugars
16%
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.2mg
7%
Potassium 190mg
4%
* 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 reviewBEEF, SALT, ONION, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER AND CHILI PEPPER), RED BELL PEPPER, SUGAR, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORING, BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, CANE SYRUPS, CARAMEL MAY BE ADDED FOR COLOR), 100% PURE MAPLE, WATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PURE MAPLE SYRUP, SODIUM NITRATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Maple Beef Jerky, Maple scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 42% 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 Maple Beef Jerky, Maple'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar (Sugar, Cane Syrups, Caramel May Be Added For Color), Pure Maple Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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