Chomps vs Archer Beef Sticks: 10 g vs 8 g Protein

Chomps Original Beef Stick lists 10 g of protein and 380 mg of sodium per 32 g stick, per its Open Food Facts record. Archer Original Beef Stick lists 8 g of protein and 390 mg of sodium per 28 g stick, per Archer's product page. Both ingredient statements include cultured celery powder, and each lists an encapsulated acid, with Chomps listing lactic acid and Archer listing citric acid. The facts below are presented side by side so you can compare the labels yourself.

Key takeaways

• Per stick, Chomps lists 10 g protein and 380 mg sodium (32 g stick). Archer lists 8 g protein and 390 mg sodium (28 g stick). The stick weights differ, so per-stick figures are not per-gram figures.
• Both ingredient statements list cultured celery powder. Chomps lists encapsulated lactic acid, and Archer's page lists encapsulated citric acid.
• Neither label gives an amount for cultured celery powder or a nitrate/nitrite figure.
• Archer's product page claims the stick is certified gluten-free, Paleo, with no preservatives.

What is the main difference between Chomps and Archer Original Beef Stick?

The label facts differ most in stick weight, protein, calories, and the encapsulated acid named in the ingredient list. Both sticks contain beef, water, sea salt, and cultured celery powder, and both list zero sugars.

Chomps Original is a 32 g stick with 100 calories. Archer Original is a 28 g stick with 90 calories. Archer's product page also claims certified gluten-free, Paleo, and no preservatives. Chomps' page states 10 g of protein, 0 g sugar, and 100 calories for Original Beef, but the claims about preservatives are not confirmed for Chomps here.

Label item	Chomps Original Beef Stick	Archer Original Beef Stick
Serving size	1 stick (32 g)	1 stick (28 g)
Calories	100	90
Total fat	7 g (% DV not disclosed)	6 g (8% DV)
Saturated fat	3 g (% DV not disclosed)	3 g (15% DV)
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	30 mg	25 mg (8% DV)
Sodium	380 mg	390 mg (17% DV)
Total carbohydrate	0 g	1 g
Dietary fiber	Not listed in source record	0 g
Total sugars / added sugars	0 g / 0 g	0 g / 0 g
Protein	10 g (% DV not disclosed)	8 g (17% DV)
Encapsulated acid in ingredient list	Lactic acid	Citric acid
Cultured celery powder	Yes	Yes

Which has more protein per stick, Chomps or Archer?

Chomps lists 10 g of protein per 32 g stick, and Archer lists 8 g of protein per 28 g stick. That is a 2 g difference per stick, and the Chomps stick is also 4 g heavier.

Archer prints 17% Daily Value for protein. Chomps' %DV for protein is not disclosed in the source record used here. The FDA sets the Daily Value for protein at 50 g, and it classifies 5% DV or less as low and 20% DV or more as high. By those thresholds, the 17% printed by Archer falls in neither category.

Because the stick weights differ, a per-gram comparison requires dividing each label figure by its stick weight. The label figures themselves are the per-stick numbers shown here.

How much sodium is in Chomps vs Archer Original Beef Stick?

Chomps lists 380 mg of sodium per 32 g stick, and Archer lists 390 mg per 28 g stick. The difference is 10 mg per stick. Archer prints 17% DV for sodium. Chomps' %DV for sodium is not disclosed.

The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. The FDA also reports that Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day, which is above the under-2,300 mg guideline. A single stick therefore represents a portion of the daily guideline, and the exact share depends on the rest of a person's diet. For a broader sodium comparison across packaged meats, see Hebrew National vs Nathan's: Sodium 480 mg vs 400 mg.

Does Chomps have nitrates or nitrites in its beef sticks?

Chomps' ingredient statement includes cultured celery powder, and the nitrate or nitrite content of that ingredient in this stick is not disclosed. This article does not give a nitrate or nitrite figure for either stick, because neither label prints one.

The ingredient list shows 'CULTURED CELERY POWDER (CELERY POWDER, SEA SALT)' in the less-than-2% group. No amount is given on the label. This article does not call either stick nitrate-free. Shoppers who see similar wording on other meats can compare labels, such as in Do Ball Park Franks Have Nitrites? Yes, So Do Oscar Mayer's.

What is cultured celery powder in Chomps and Archer beef sticks used for?

Cultured celery powder appears in both ingredient statements among the minor ingredients, and neither label gives its amount. Chomps lists it as CULTURED CELERY POWDER (CELERY POWDER, SEA SALT). Archer lists Cultured Celery Powder in its 2% or less group.

Both labels list the ingredient by name without giving a quantity. Because celery is a plant ingredient, people with celery allergy may want to check for it in any product that lists it, since it appears in the ingredient statement rather than under a separate allergen heading in the information reviewed here.

What are encapsulated lactic acid and encapsulated citric acid in these beef sticks?

Chomps lists encapsulated lactic acid, and Archer's page lists encapsulated citric acid. Both appear in the ingredient statement as minor components, under less than 2% for Chomps and 2% or less for Archer.

What the encapsulated acid does in these products is not disclosed on either label, and this article describes these ingredients only as they are listed.

Who should be cautious about cultured celery powder and sodium in beef sticks?

People tracking sodium and people with celery allergy may want to read these labels closely. This article does not provide individual dietary advice.

For sodium, the FDA guideline of under 2,300 mg per day is the reference point, and the 380 mg and 390 mg per-stick figures should be read alongside the number of sticks eaten and the rest of the day's intake. For celery-derived ingredients, the ingredient statement is where cultured celery powder appears. Evidence on how these ingredients affect pregnant people, children, or people with specific medical conditions is not covered by the sources used here, so those groups should rely on their own clinicians.

How do you spot cultured celery powder and encapsulated acids on a beef stick label?

The ingredient statement names both ingredients directly, so start there and compare the terms across packages. Useful checks include:

• Look for 'cultured celery powder' or 'celery powder' in the ingredient list, sometimes followed by a note in parentheses.
• Look for 'encapsulated' followed by an acid name, such as lactic acid or citric acid.
• Check the stick weight and divide the protein and sodium figures by the serving size when comparing products.
• Read the percent Daily Value, if printed, and note when it is missing.
• Treat claims like 'no preservatives' or 'gluten-free' as printed claims, and confirm them on the package.
• Note whether the ingredient is listed as 'less than 2%' or '2% or less', since both phrases describe small amounts.

Which beef stick ingredients and labels should shoppers compare next?

Compare the full ingredient statement and the Nutrition Facts panel for each product, including stick weight and serving size. Processed meat labels that use similar wording often raise the same questions, and a related comparison is Does Oscar Mayer Bacon Have Nitrites? Yes, and So Does Hormel.

For the Daily Value thresholds used in this article, the FDA's Daily Value page explains the 5% and 20% cutoffs, and the FDA sodium guidance explains the 2,300 mg reference. Both sources help place per-stick numbers in context.