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Archer Turkey Stick Mini
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Turkey and its products

Archer Turkey Stick Mini

.46 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains nitrites or nitrates
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Why it scores 82

Archer Turkey Stick Mini scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
  3. Protein 38.5 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Turkey Stick Mini

START100

Ingredients

  • Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source)
    Regulatory Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. [1][2]
  • Collagen
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [3]
subtotal−10

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [4]
  • Energy 286 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
  • Protein 38.5 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [5]
subtotal0
TOTAL 82Excellent

100 − 18 = 82

GTIN 00853016002717 · 2026-06-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy286 kcal
Fat15.4 g
Saturated fat3.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein38.5 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 stick (13 g)

Ingredients

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

Turkey, water, sea salt, encapsulated citric acid, cultured celery powder, spices, dried vegetable powders, cherry powder, colored beef collagen casing.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Celery

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

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Sources

  1. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  2. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2108 of 6 October 2023 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards food additives nitrites (E 249–250) and nitrates (E 251–252)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Oct 6, 2023 · Law

    “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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  4. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  5. 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

  6. Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat (IARC Monographs Vol. 114 working group summary)

    The Lancet Oncology · December 2015 · IARC

    doi.org