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Original Beef Jerky

Contains sodium nitrite

Whole-muscle beef jerky made with real wood smoke and American-raised beef, according to the brand. Each 1 oz serving has 12 g added sugar and sodium nitrite.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersGluten-free (label)Dairy-free
$17.99 lowest price at Anthem Snacks
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
90caloriesPer serving · 1 oz. (28g)
Protein
10g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
12g▼
Sodium
500mg▼
Saturated fat
0g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: BEEF, BROWN SUGAR, WATER, SALT, HONEY, BLACK PEPPER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM NITRITE
57 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%26
Ingredients · counts 25%57
Processing · counts 25%60
Sourcing · counts 15%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 57
Nutrition 26 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (500 mg), less saturated fat (0 g); 12 g added sugar per 1 oz.
Ingredients 57 · Brown sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Honey, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8)
Processing 60 · Whole-muscle beef jerky with sugar, seasonings and sodium nitrite
Sourcing 75 · The brand says the beef is 100% American-raised
Transparency 75 · Complete ingredient list and specific beef-origin and smoking claims
12 g added sugar
Contains sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−28 for brown sugar, honey
Varies by additive−15 for sodium or potassium nitrite
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
BEEF BROWN SUGAR WATER SALT HONEY BLACK PEPPER LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE ONION POWDER GARLIC POWDER APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE SODIUM NITRITE
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives3 additives · 1 high risk
Sodium or potassium nitrite (E250, E249)PreservativeHigh risk
Can form nitrosamines in cured meat; IARC classifies processed meat as carcinogenic (Group 1), with nitrites a likely contributor.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Honey or maple syrupSugarLimited risk
A less refined sweetener, but it still counts as added sugar in US and WHO guidance.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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