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Bison BBQ Jerky | 3 oz | Nebraska Bison

Contains sodium nitrite

This jerky is made from grass-fed bison top round and has 10 g protein per serving. It contains sodium nitrite despite the no-added-nitrites claim, and the package size is listed as both 3 oz and 12 oz.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo phosphatesNo gluten ingredientsGrass-fedDairy-freeLow sugarContains corn
$43.17 3 oz · lowest price at NebraskaWholesale.com
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
80caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
10g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
550mg▼
Saturated fat
1g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: bison, sugar, salt, lime juice, dextrose, spices, tomato powder, onion powder, garlic powder, corn starch, natural hickory smoke flavor, maltodextrin, citric acid, spice extractives, sodium nitrite
57 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%38
Ingredients · counts 25%57
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%70
Transparency · counts 15%72
Why it scores 57
Nutrition 38 · Compared with other processed meats: more sodium (550 mg); no added sugar per 1 oz
Ingredients 57 · Sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Sodium or potassium nitrite (additive, −15); Dextrose, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8)
Processing 55 · Bison jerky with seasonings, sweeteners and sodium nitrite
Sourcing 70 · Grass-fed is stated; the bison's raising location isn't given
Transparency 72 · Full ingredient list and a grass-fed claim; no named ranch
Contains sodium nitrite despite a no-added-nitrites claim
Package size is listed as both 3 oz and 12 oz
550 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−28 for sugar, dextrose
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
Bison Sugar Salt Lime juice Dextrose Spices Tomato powder Onion powder Garlic powder Corn starch Natural hickory smoke flavor Maltodextrin Citric acid Spice extractives Sodium nitrite
15 ingredients 4 to watch2 to avoid
Sourcing

Experience the mouth-watering flavor of our newly released BBQ Bison Jerky, now in a convenient 12 oz resealable bag! Expertly made from premium bison top round, each bite provides a succulent and tender experience. Elevate your snacking with bison! 3 oz. Bison BBQ Jerky  No MSG. No added nitrates or nitrites. Only 80 calories per serving  Refrigerate after opening  Nebraska Bison was built with hard work for the pursuit of something better. Wh

Additives4 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.
MaltodextrinFillerLimited risk
Highly processed starch that raises blood sugar quickly and adds no nutrition.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
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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