Original Beef Jerky

by McSWEENEY'S 80 g in Beef jerkies Barcode 0778918011011
Bad nutritional quality
Processed food

Original Beef Jerky by McSWEENEY'S provides 267 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 46.7 g of protein. That is 82% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Beef jerkies category and comes in a 80 g pack. Contains: beef.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.3 g · Low
Sugars
3.3 g · Low
Salt
6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 30 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 267 kcal 80 kcal 306 −13%
Total fat 3.3 g 1 g 1% 7 −52%
Saturated fat 1.3 g 0.4 g 2% 2.3 −41%
Carbohydrates 6.7 g 2 g 1% 20.4 −67%
Total sugars 3.3 g 1 g 18.3 −82%
Added sugars 0.5 g 0.2 g 0% 9.2 −95%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.8 −100%
Protein 46.7 g 14 g 28% 39.2 +19%
Salt 6 g 1.8 g 3.7 +62%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 879 Beef jerkies products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other beef jerkies

Calories lower 33%
Sugars lower 23%
Salt higher 6%
Saturated fat lower 40%
Protein top 17%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Beef, Sugars (brown sugar, cane sugar, pineapple juice from concentrate), Sea salt, Apple cider vinegar, Spices, Garlic, Ascorbic acid, Sodium nitrite, Spice extracts, Smoke

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Beef

Additives 1

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
80 g
Serving size
30 g
Labels & certifications
Low or no fatLow fatNo glutenSource of proteinsHigh proteinsCFIA InspectedCanadian Beef
Sold in
Canada, France
Barcode
0778918011011

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Original Beef Jerky?

Original Beef Jerky contains 267 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (30 g).

How much sugar is in Original Beef Jerky?

Original Beef Jerky has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low 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 3 — 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 March 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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