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Sea Salt Beef Stick, 1.15 OZ
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Sea Salt Beef Stick, 1.15 OZ

CHOMPS
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
10g
Protein
380mg
Sodium
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the grab-and-go refrigerated snack section or a gas-station cooler—an on-the-go, protein-forward beef stick marketed as grass-fed. It gives a practical, slightly nostalgic vibe (camping, lunchbox or road-trip snack), while ingredients like encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder and a collagen casing point to industrial processing that yields a chewy texture and long shelf life, consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein10g
* 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

GRASS, FED, &, FINISHED, BEEF, WATER, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, ENCAPSULATED, LACTIC, ACID, SEA, SALT, CULTURED, CELERY, POWDER, (CELERY, POWDER,, SEA, SALT), CHERRY, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, STUFFED, IN, A, BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING.

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains industrial additives (encapsulated lactic acid, cultured celery powder), a formulated collagen casing, and is designed for shelf stability and specific texture — features that align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods). Despite the 'grass-fed' label, the level of industrial processing dictates the classification.

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Common Questions about Sea Salt Beef Stick, 1.15 OZ

Well, that really depends on what you're looking for! With 10 grams of protein and only 100 calories, it can be a great snack option for those on a high-protein diet, like keto. Just keep in mind, it’s not exactly a salad, so consider it part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

road-trip
post-workout
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.69
per package