Beef Jerky Original
Ingredients · 16
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Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 285.71 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Fat | 3.57 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.43 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 21.43 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 39.29 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 1.86 g | 0.52 g |
Common questions
Is Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original healthy?
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original scores 24/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 0g fiber, 11g protein and 6g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.
What is in Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original?
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original lists 16 ingredients, starting with Beef, Water, Sugar, Brown Sugar and Sea Salt. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
How many calories are in Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original?
80 kcal per serving, or 286 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.
Does Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original contain seed oils?
How processed is Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original?
How does Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original compare to other deli & cured meats?
At 24/100 Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original scores worse than most deli & cured meats we have scored. A higher-scoring option in deli & cured meats is Dietz & Watson Originals Organic Roasted Turkey Breast at 100/100.
Is Jack Link's Beef Jerky Original organic?
Full methodology: how we score products.