Turkey Jerky Original

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Is Turkey Jerky Original healthy?

Turkey Jerky Original scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This turkey jerky is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring turkey breast as a high-quality protein source.

How processed is Turkey Jerky Original?

Turkey Jerky Original is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Turkey Jerky Original's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Turkey Breast, Garlic Powder count in its favor; Tamari Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar 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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Turkey Jerky Original

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65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wegmans
Category Jerky
Summary

This turkey jerky is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring turkey breast as a high-quality protein source. However, the presence of brown sugar contributes to added sugars, which can impact blood sugar levels and overall health. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the absence of artificial additives or seed oils.

Key ingredients 5

Turkey Breast
Very Good

Turkey breast is a high-quality source of lean protein, supporting muscle health and overall nutrition.

Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Pineapple Juice
Neutral

Pineapple juice adds natural sweetness and flavor, with moderate sugar content and some vitamins.

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Tamari Soy Sauce
Bad

Tamari soy sauce contains added sodium and preservatives, which can contribute to high salt intake.

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Brown Sugar
Bad

Brown sugar adds extra sugars and calories, which may impact blood sugar levels if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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