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Beef Jerky Original
Beef Jerky Original by Jack Links provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 21.4 g of sugars and 35.7 g of protein. That is 277% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meat snacks category and comes in a net wt.5 oz (142g) pack. Contains: beef, celery, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 28g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 80 kcal | 303 −6% | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 18.3 −71% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 7.6 −76% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 6 g | 2% | 7.9 +170% |
| Total sugars | 21.4 g | 6 g | 5.7 +277% | |
| Added sugars | 21.4 g | 6 g | 12% | 5.6 +285% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 10 g | 20% | 27 +32% |
| Salt | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 3.4 +38% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 18 Meat snacks products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meat snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, FLAVORS, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BEEF STOCK, PINEAPPLE POWDER. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY
- Allergens
- BeefCeleryGlutenSoybeans
- May contain traces
- SoybeansContains wheat
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- net wt.5 oz (142g)
- Serving size
- 28g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0017082008800
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef Jerky Original?
Beef Jerky Original contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (28g).
How much sugar is in Beef Jerky Original?
Beef Jerky Original has 21.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Beef Jerky Original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Beef Jerky Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Beef Jerky Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Celery, Gluten, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of contains wheat. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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