ORIGINAL TURKEY JERKY

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Common questions

Is ORIGINAL TURKEY JERKY healthy?

ORIGINAL TURKEY JERKY scores 60/100 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 ORIGINAL TURKEY JERKY?

ORIGINAL TURKEY JERKY is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive ORIGINAL TURKEY JERKY's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Turkey breast, Granulated garlic, Black pepper count in its favor; Gluten free tamari soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, sugar), Organic brown sugar (organic sugar, organic molasses), Organic worcestershire sauce (water, organic vinegar, organic gluten free tamari [water, organic soybeans, salt], organic sugar, salt, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, organic spices) 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 TURKEY JERKY

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60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Whole Foods Market
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, it contains added sugars from organic brown sugar and soy sauce, which contribute to its carbohydrate content. The product's processing level and the presence of added sugars prevent it from achieving a higher score, despite the absence of seed oils and artificial additives.

Key ingredients 8

Turkey breast
Good

Turkey breast is a high-quality source of lean protein, supporting muscle health and satiety without unhealthy fats.

Granulated garlic
Good

Granulated garlic provides natural flavor enhancement and contains antioxidants, supporting immune health.

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Black pepper
Good

Black pepper is a natural spice that adds flavor and contains antioxidants, supporting overall health.

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Pineapple juice
Neutral

Pineapple juice adds natural sweetness and flavor but also contains natural sugars, which should be consumed in moderation.

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Liquid smoke (water, natural hickory smoke flavor)
Neutral

Liquid smoke imparts smoky flavor to the product without significant health concerns, though it is a processed flavoring.

Gluten free tamari soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, sugar)
Bad

This soy sauce contains added salt and sugar, which can contribute to excessive sodium and sugar intake, making it less ideal for a healthy diet.

Organic brown sugar (organic sugar, organic molasses)
Bad

Organic brown sugar adds unnecessary sugars and calories, which can impact blood sugar levels and overall health when consumed in excess.

Organic worcestershire sauce (water, organic vinegar, organic gluten free tamari [water, organic soybeans, salt], organic sugar, salt, organic garlic powder, organic onion powder, organic spices)
Bad

This sauce contains added organic sugars and salts, which can contribute to high sodium and sugar intake, reducing its healthfulness.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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