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Caribbean Jerk Turkey Jerky

Contains sodium nitrite

Turkey jerky provides 15 g protein per 1 oz serving. It also has 6 g added sugar and 910 mg sodium, plus MSG and sodium nitrite.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersNo gluten ingredientsDairy-free
$8.00 lowest price at Country Smoke House
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
90caloriesPer serving · 1oz (29g)
Protein
15g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
6g▼
Sodium
910mg▼
Saturated fat
0g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Turkey, Sea Salt, Smoked Paprika, Onion, Garlic, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cumin, Thyme, Parsley, Cinnamon, Cayenne, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite
58 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 20%29
Ingredients · counts 25%81
Processing · counts 25%58
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%65
Why it scores 58
Nutrition 29 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (910 mg), less saturated fat (0 g); 6 g added sugar per 1oz
Ingredients 81 · Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); MSG (monosodium glutamate) (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 58 · Turkey jerky with brown sugar, MSG and sodium nitrite
Sourcing 50 · Turkey origin and raising practices are not stated
Transparency 65 · Full ingredient list; no origin or raising claims
6 g added sugar
910 mg sodium
Contains MSG and sodium nitrite
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−19 for sodium or potassium nitrite, msg
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Turkey Sea Salt Smoked Paprika Onion Garlic Black Pepper Brown Sugar Cumin Thyme Parsley Cinnamon Cayenne Spices Monosodium Glutamate Sodium Erythorbate Sodium Nitrite
16 ingredients 1 to watch1 to avoid
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.
MSG (monosodium glutamate) (E621)Flavour enhancerLimited risk
Considered safe; EFSA set an acceptable daily intake in 2017, and some people report short-lived symptoms.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
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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