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Original Beef Jerky
Original Beef Jerky by Jack Links provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 21.4 g of sugars and 39.3 g of protein. That is 17% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Beef jerkies category. Contains: beef, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 oz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 80 kcal | 306 −7% | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 1 g | 1% | 7 −49% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 6 g | 2% | 20.4 +5% |
| Total sugars | 21.4 g | 6 g | 18.3 +17% | |
| Added sugars | 3 g | 0.8 g | 2% | 9.2 −67% |
| Protein | 39.3 g | 11 g | 22% | 39.2 |
| Salt | 4.1 g | 1.2 g | 3.7 +11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 879 Beef jerkies products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from November 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other beef jerkies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Beef, water, sugar, salt, less than 2% soy sauce [(wheat, soybeans, salt), maltodextrin], flavorings, hydrolyzed corn protein, yeast extract, citric acid.
- Allergens
- BeefGlutenSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 oz (28 g)
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 0017082877727
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Beef Jerky?
Original Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1 oz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Original Beef Jerky?
Original Beef Jerky has 21.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original Beef Jerky healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Original Beef Jerky vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original Beef Jerky contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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