original beef jerky

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Is original beef jerky healthy?

original beef jerky scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This beef jerky is made with organic beef and organic soy sauce, which are high-quality ingredients that contribute to its nutritional value.

How processed is original beef jerky?

original beef jerky is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive original beef jerky's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Beef, Sea Salt count in its favor; Organic Sugar, Organic Soy Sauce are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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original beef jerky

Wholesome Pantry
68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wakefern Food Corp.
Category Jerky
Summary

This beef jerky is made with organic beef and organic soy sauce, which are high-quality ingredients that contribute to its nutritional value. However, the presence of organic sugar adds unnecessary refined carbohydrates, which can increase calorie intake without providing essential nutrients. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the use of organic ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Organic Beef
Very Good

Organic beef is a high-quality source of protein and nutrients, making it a beneficial ingredient for a meat snack.

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Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt enhances flavor naturally and provides essential minerals, making it a positive addition in moderation.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps in processing and maintaining the texture of the jerky without affecting its nutritional profile.

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Organic Sugar
Bad

Organic sugar adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be less healthy when consumed in excess.

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Organic Soy Sauce
Bad

Organic soy sauce contains sodium and additives that can contribute to high salt intake and may contain preservatives.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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