Beef jerkies
Tillamook Country Smoker Beef Jerky Original
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
- No additives
Why it scores 66
Tillamook Country Smoker Beef Jerky Original scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 4.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Beef Jerky Original
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 4.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 50 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 34 = 66
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Salt | 4.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28 g)
Ingredients
- beef
- gluten free soy sauce
- water
- soybeans
- rice
- salt
- beef broth
- flavorings
- vinegar
- cultured celery powder (moderate concern)
- celery powder
- sea salt
- granulated garlic
- salt
Label text, as published
beef, gluten free soy sauce, water, soybeans, rice, salt, beef broth, flavorings, vinegar, cultured celery powder, celery powder, sea salt, granulated garlic, salt
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Archer · 2.5 oz High in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
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More from Tillamook Country Smoker
Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org