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Teriyaki Shark Jerky

Contains brown sugar

Shark jerky is marinated for 48 hours and provides 11 g of protein per 1 oz serving. It has 6 g added sugar, and the shark's origin is not stated.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersDairy-freeContains soyContains wheat
$15.99 lowest price at House Of Jerky
Price and stock checked Nov 1, 2026
Key nutrition facts
90caloriesPer serving · 1 oz (28g)
Protein
11g▲
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
6g▼
Sodium
230mg▲
Saturated fat
0g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Shark, Brown Sugar, Teriyaki Sauce (Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Wine, Sugar, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Onion Powder, Spice Extractives, Succinic Acid, Garlic Powder), Lemon Juice, Water, Granulated Garlic, Spices, Liquid Smoke (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor), Vinegar Powder, Celery Powder (Celery Juice Solids, Sea Salt)
60 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%70
Ingredients · counts 25%70
Processing · counts 25%55
Sourcing · counts 15%45
Transparency · counts 15%50
Why it scores 60
Nutrition 70 · Compared with other processed meats: less saturated fat (0 g), less sodium (230 mg); 6 g added sugar per 1 oz
Ingredients 70 · Brown sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Celery powder or juice (natural nitrite) (additive, −10); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 55 · Shark is marinated and dried with sugar, sauce, spices and liquid smoke.
Sourcing 45 · Shark and other main ingredients have no stated origin or sourcing practices.
Transparency 50 · Full ingredient list, but it includes unnamed spices and smoke flavor.
6 g added sugar
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−20 for brown sugar
Varies by additive−10 for celery powder or juice
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Shark Brown Sugar Teriyaki Sauce (Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Wine, Sugar, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Onion Powder, Spice Extractives, Succinic Acid, Garlic Powder) Lemon Juice Water Granulated Garlic Spices Liquid Smoke (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor) Vinegar Powder Celery Powder (Celery Juice Solids, Sea Salt)
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives2 additives · 1 moderate risk
Celery powder or juice (natural nitrite)Curing agentModerate risk
A natural source of nitrite: it cures meat the same way as sodium nitrite, even when the label says “uncured”.
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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