Beef jerkies
Archer Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
2.5 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 29
Archer Grass-Fed Beef Jerky scores 29 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 10 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Grass-Fed Beef Jerky
Ingredients
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 10 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 17.9 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 214 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
100 − 71.5 = 28.5 → 29
Can’t score above 79. Contains brown sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 214 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g |
| Sugars | 17.9 g |
| Added sugars | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 32.1 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 serving (28 g)
Recipe changed
- Seed oils removed
Compared with an older list (USDA FoodData Central). The current list is from May 2024.
Ingredients
- Grass-Fed Beef
- Organic Brown Sugar (Organic Sugar, Organic Molasses) (high concern)
- Mango Puree
- Water
- Soybeans
- Salt
- Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar Dressing (Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Sugar, Water, Salt)
- Garlic Powder
- Red Chili Pepper
- Habanero Chili Pepper
Label text, as published
Grass-Fed Beef, Organic Brown Sugar (Organic Sugar, Organic Molasses). Mango Puree, Gluten Free Tamaridoy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, May Also Contain Alcohol and Sugar), Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar Dressing (Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Sugar, Water, Salt), Garlic Powder, Red Chili Pepper, Habanero Chili Pepper. Contains: Soy.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More beef jerkies on GoodSwap
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Archer Original Beef Stick Mini Archer · 0.5 oz (14 g) High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitrates Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Original Beef Stick Chomps · 1.15 oz (33 g) High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitrates Score 75 out of 100 Good -
EPIC Venison bar Epic · 37 g High in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitrates Score 74 out of 100 Good -
Beef Jerky Original Tillamook Country Smoker Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains nitrites or nitratesNo additives Score 66 out of 100 Good -
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More from Archer
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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