Beef jerkies
Archer Minis Original
1 stick 14 g
Score
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
Why it scores 80
Archer Minis Original scores 80 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
- minus 2.5 points Collagen: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Minis Original
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
- Collagen minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 321 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 321 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 stick (14 g)
Ingredients
- Grass-Fed Beef
- Water
- Sea Salt
- Encapsulated Citric Acid (1 stick, 14 g)
- Cultured Celery Powder (Celery Powder, Sea Salt) (moderate concern)
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Red Pepper
- Black Pepper
- Cherry Powder
- Coriander
- Onion Powder
- White Pepper
- Ground Nutmeg
- Parsley
- Colored Beef Collagen Casing
Label text, as published
Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Sea Salt, Encapsulated Citric Acid (1 stick, 14 g), Cultured Celery Powder (Celery Powder, Sea Salt), Dehydrated Garlic, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Cherry Powder, Coriander, Onion Powder, White Pepper, Ground Nutmeg, Parsley, Colored Beef Collagen Casing
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Archer
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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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