Experts say these are the healthy beef jerky brands to try for your next snack—and the ones to avoid—based on nutritional value.

Jerky is made from lean cuts of beef that are cooked at low heat for a long time ... All of the tested products are loaded with sodium. 7 Select Original jerky, for instance, has 600 milligrams ...

Low-sodium jerky recipes and packaged cures are also ... But because it's a processed meat with a high sodium content, it may not be the best choice for frequent snacking for some people.