Teriyaki Jerky

Common questions

Is Teriyaki Jerky healthy?

Teriyaki Jerky scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This jerky contains high-quality beef and sea salt, which are beneficial ingredients.

How processed is Teriyaki Jerky?

Teriyaki Jerky is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Teriyaki Jerky's score?

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

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Teriyaki Jerky

Well Market
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by CVS Health
Category Jerky
Summary

This jerky contains high-quality beef and sea salt, which are beneficial ingredients. However, the presence of brown sugar and unspecified 'flavors' introduces concerns due to added sugars and potential artificial additives. The product is processed, which limits its score, and the high sugar content further impacts its healthiness.

Key ingredients 7

Beef
Good

Provides a high-quality source of complete protein and essential nutrients to support muscle maintenance.

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Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that enhances flavor and provides trace minerals.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a standard processing aid and moisture retainer with no nutritional impact.

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Soy Sauce
Neutral

A traditional seasoning blend of water, wheat, soybeans, and salt used to impart savory flavor.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for seasoning and food preservation purposes.

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Flavors
Neutral

General flavoring agents added to enhance the overall taste profile of the jerky.

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Brown Sugar
Bad

Adds extra refined sugar and empty calories to the product, contributing to overall sugar intake.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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