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Archer Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Mango Habanero
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Archer Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Mango Habanero

16 oz

Poor out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
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Why it scores 31

Archer Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Mango Habanero scores 31 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  3. 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 Receipt

Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Mango Habanero

START100

Ingredients

  • Brown sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Molasses
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−50

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 14.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Salt 1.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [5]
  • Energy 214 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
subtotal−14

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [4]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 31Poor

100 − 69 = 31

Can’t score above 79. Contains brown sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00853016002410 · 2026-08-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy214 kcal
Fat1.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates17.9 g
Sugars14.3 g
Added sugars14.3 g
Fiber0 g
Protein35.7 g
Salt1.3 g

Serving: 28g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Grass-Fed Beef, Organic Brown Sugar, Organic Sugar, Organic Molasses, Mango Puree, Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce, Water, Soybeans, Salt, Organic Seasoned Rice Vinegar Dressing, Organic Rice Vinegar, Organic Sugar, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Red Chili Pepper, Habanero Chili Pepper

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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