Jerky Original
Ingredients · 14
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Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 262.91 kcal | 131 kcal |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 0.75 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 10.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Protein | 17 g | 8.5 g |
| Sodium | 0.7 g | 0.35 g |
Common questions
Is Jack Link's Jerky Original healthy?
Jack Link's 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 9g protein and 5g 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 Jerky Original?
Jack Link's Jerky Original lists 14 ingredients, starting with Beef, Seasoning, Sugar, Salt and Yeast Extract. 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 Jerky Original?
131 kcal per serving, or 263 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Jack Link's Jerky Original on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.
Does Jack Link's Jerky Original contain seed oils?
How processed is Jack Link's Jerky Original?
How does Jack Link's Jerky Original compare to other fresh meat?
At 24/100 Jack Link's Jerky Original scores worse than most fresh meat we have scored. A higher-scoring option in fresh meat is Simply Nature Organic Ground Beef at 100/100.
Is Jack Link's Jerky Original organic?
Has Jack Link's Jerky Original been lab tested?
Full methodology: how we score products.