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BBQ Beef Stick, 1 OZ
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BBQ Beef Stick, 1 OZ

VERMONT SMOKE AND CURE
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
6g
Protein
1g
Sugars
370mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this beef stick in the snack aisle, convenience stores, or packed in lunches and road-trip bags — a grab-and-go, handheld treat with a nostalgic, indulgent snack vibe. Its uniform chew, long shelf-stable profile and use of collagen casing, colorants, added sugars and starter cultures point to industrial processing rather than a simple whole-food snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 STICK
Servings per Container: 24
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein6g
* 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

BEEF, MOLASSES, POWDER, SEA, SALT, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SPICES, TAMARIND, CHERRY, POWDER, CELERY, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, LACTIC, ACID, STARTER, CULTURE, (NOT, FROM, MILK)., ENCASED, IN, COLORED, (BETA-CAROTENE,, CARAMEL), BEEF, COLLAGEN, CASING..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • beta-carotene - Artificial coloring
  • caramel - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (collagen casing, colorants, sugar, flavorings, starter culture) and extensive processing for shelf stability and uniform texture are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about BBQ Beef Stick, 1 OZ

The BBQ Beef Stick offers a decent protein punch with 6 grams per serving, which can be great for a quick snack or post-workout boost. However, calling it 'healthy' can depend on your dietary goals. If you're looking for a protein-rich snack with low sugar, this fits the bill, but it’s not exactly a salad substitute!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgent
$1.99
per package