Beef
Archer Cowboy Cut Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Old Fashioned
2 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Archer Cowboy Cut Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Old Fashioned scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Salt 2.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 42.1 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Cowboy Cut Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Old Fashioned
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.3 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 263 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 42.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 263 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 42.1 g |
| Salt | 2.3 g |
Serving: 1 package (57 g)
Ingredients
- Grass-Fed Beef
- Water
- Mushrooms (Mushrooms, Water, Salt)
- Sunflower Oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Organic Chickpea Miso (Organic Rice Koji, Organic Chickpeas, Sea Salt, Water)
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- Liquid Smoke (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor)
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Coriander
- Oregano
Label text, as published
Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Mushrooms (Mushrooms, Water, Salt). Sunflower Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Chickpea Miso (Organic Rice Koji (Organic Rice, Koji Spores (Aspergillus oryzae}], Organic Chickpeas, Sea Salt, Water), Garlic Powder, Salt, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Liquid Smoke (Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor), Paprika, Rosemary, Coriander, Oregano.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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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“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)”
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