Tender Cut Big Beef Jerky
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
044900422845
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 800mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 15g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
8 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF, DEXTROSE, SPICES AND NATURAL FLAVORINGS, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE AND SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Tender Cut Big Beef Jerky scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Monosodium Glutamate And Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor): 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 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 Tender Cut Big Beef Jerky'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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