Beef Sticks vs Jack Links Beef Bars
Overall, Jack Links Beef Bars has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Beef Sticks | Jack Links Beef Bars |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 321 kcal | 289 kcal |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 19.1 g |
| Salt | 3.5 g | 3.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | — |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 32 g |
| Additives | 1 | 1 |
| Allergens | Celery | Beef, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Jack Links Beef Bars has 10% fewer calories (289 kcal vs 321 kcal).
- Jack Links Beef Bars has 63% less fat (8 g vs 21.4 g).
- Jack Links Beef Bars has 55% less saturated fat (4 g vs 8.9 g).
- Beef Sticks has no sugar, while Jack Links Beef Bars has 19.1 g.
- Beef Sticks has 11% less salt (3.5 g vs 3.9 g).
- Jack Links Beef Bars has 11% more protein (32 g vs 28.6 g).
- Beef Sticks is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Beef Sticks lists: Celery.
- Only Jack Links Beef Bars lists: Beef, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Beef Sticks
Grass-Fed Beef, Water, Sea Salt,, Contains 2% Or Less: Encapsulated, Citric Acid, Spices (Including, Paprika), Granulated Garlic And, Onion, Chili Pepper Powder, Cultured, Celery Powder, Cherry Powder, In, Colored Beef Collagen Casing.
Jack Links Beef Bars
Beef, sugar, iodised salt (salt, potassium iodate), SOY sauce powder (SOY beans, maltodextrin, salt), spices, yeast extract, salt, flavouring, preservative (sodium nitrite)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Beef Sticks or Jack Links Beef Bars?
Overall, Jack Links Beef Bars has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Jack Links Beef Bars has fewer calories: 289 kcal versus 321 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Beef Sticks has less sugar: 0 g versus 19.1 g per 100 g.