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Original beef jerky
Original beef jerky provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 25 g of sugars and 35.7 g of protein. That is 33% 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 Snacks category. Contains: beef.
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 | 250 kcal | 70 kcal | 453 −45% | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 1% | 25.3 −93% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g | 8 g | 3% | 48.9 −42% |
| Total sugars | 25 g | 7 g | 18.7 +33% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.7 −100% |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 10 g | 20% | 13.3 +168% |
| Salt | 4.5 g | 1.2 g | 1.1 +312% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35722 Snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 57% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low fat
- 1.8 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 3 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Beef, brown sugar, sugar, water, sea salt, vinegar, natural smoke flavor, garlic powder, spice, cultured celery powder, onion powder, beef stock.
- Allergens
- Beef
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 oz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085239069950
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original beef jerky?
Original beef jerky contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 oz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Original beef jerky?
Original beef jerky has 25 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original beef jerky 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 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. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 24, 2021. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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