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Beef Jerky

Beef Jerky nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'beef'

Health ScorePoor
40/100
Calories
286
Sugar
25g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

⚠️ PROCESSED MEAT: Linked to colorectal cancer. (WHO / IARC)

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Corn Syrup

A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues.

Moderate Caution

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

Full Ingredients List:

Beef, brown sugar, water, sea salt, contains less than 2% of the following: black pepper, corn syrup solids, dextrose, garlic powder, sugar, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (5.36g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (1.79g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (25g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in high quantity (4.64g)

High consumption of salt can cause raised blood pressure and stroke risk. Most people consume twice the recommended limit.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
  • High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Beef Jerky truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 40/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Corn Syrup. A liquid sweetener consisting of essentially pure glucose. It causes rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, contributing to energy crashes and long-term metabolic issues. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 25g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 6 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Beef Jerky achieves a CakeID Score of 40/100.

Treat Only: Due to the low score, we recommend enjoying this only as an occasional treat rather than a dietary staple.

Health Recommendations

Sodium Watch

Contains 4.6g salt/100g. Drink water.

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beef Jerky healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 40/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Beef Jerky Vegan?
No. Contains 'beef'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Corn Syrup, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
286
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 2000mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 36g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 286 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

29
Run
36
Cycle
72
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~6 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.