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Organic Original Beef Jerky, 3 OZ
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Organic Original Beef Jerky, 3 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
250
Calories
32g
Protein
17g
Sugars
1570mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the grab-and-go snack or jerky aisle, or packed in a backpack for a hike or road trip — a tidy organic take on a classic preserved-meat snack. It gives off a rugged, practical vibe with a touch of nostalgic campfire flavor, while the dry, chewy texture and long shelf life come from curing, smoking and added salt/sugar rather than fresh meat alone. Those preservation and flavoring steps (tamari, brown sugar, liquid smoke, concentrated juices and sauces) point to a processed product rather than an unaltered whole food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium1570mg68%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars17g
Protein32g
* 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.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, BEEF, ORGANIC, TAMARI, SOY, SAUCE, (WATER,, ORGANIC, SOYBEANS,, SALT), ORGANIC, BROWN, SUGAR, (ORGANIC, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, MOLASSES), ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER, ORGANIC, PINEAPPLE, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, LIQUID, SMOKE, (WATER,, NATURAL, HICKORY, SMOKE, FLAVOR), ORGANIC, WORCESTERSHIRE, SAUCE, (WATER,, ORGANIC, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, TAMARI, [WATER,, ORGANIC, SOYBEANS,, SALT],, ORGANIC, SUGAR,, SALT,, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER,, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER,, ORGANIC, SPICES), ORGANIC, BLACK, PEPPER..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed (NOVA 3) preserved meat: whole beef plus added salt, sugar, fermented/condiment sauces and smoke for flavor and shelf stability, without the industrial additives and formulations that typically define ultra-processed NOVA 4 foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Original Beef Jerky, 3 OZ

The organic beef jerky packs a solid protein punch with 32 grams per serving, making it a great snack for those looking to fuel up. However, it does have a higher sodium content at 1570 mg, which is something to keep in mind if you’re watching your salt intake. So, it's healthy in the sense of protein, but like everything, moderation is key!

Perfect For

road-trip
game-day-prep
post-workout

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$6.69
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