Beef & Cheese Sticks, Beef & Cheese
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including 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
020501410030
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 440mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SODIUM NITRITE CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, SORBIC ACID, COLOR (PAPRIKA, TURMERIC EXTRACT), ENZYMES.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Beef & Cheese Sticks, Beef & Cheese scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavorings, Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 7,439 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 Beef & Cheese Sticks, Beef & Cheese'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: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Paprika, Turmeric Extract).
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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