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Jack Link's Original Beef Steak

Original Beef Steak

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Ingredients · 9

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Common questions

Is Jack Link's Original Beef Steak healthy?

Jack Link's Original Beef Steak scores 59/100 on Tallow — our okay band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. 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 Original Beef Steak?

Jack Link's Original Beef Steak lists 9 ingredients, starting with Beef, Water, Salt, Brown Sugar and Spices. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Jack Link's Original Beef Steak contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Jack Link's Original Beef Steak’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Jack Link's Original Beef Steak?

Jack Link's Original Beef Steak is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Jack Link's Original Beef Steak compare to other jerky & meat snacks?

At 59/100 Jack Link's Original Beef Steak lands mid-scale — below the typical score in jerky & meat snacks, but clear of the bottom band. A higher-scoring option in jerky & meat snacks is Brooklyn Biltong Naked Classic Tender Steak Slices at 95/100.

Is Jack Link's Original Beef Steak organic?

Jack Link's Original Beef Steak is not certified organic in our data.

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