Beef jerky, original
Packaged product Kød Jack Link's
Beef jerky, original contains 278 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 package, 18 g (18 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 53 % of its calories come from protein, with 30 % from carbohydrates and 17 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for kød on FoodFactly (286 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 19 % of the Daily Value for jern and 12 % of the Daily Value for kalium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5,6 g | 7 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 83 mg | 28 % |
| Sodium L | 1.830 mg | 80 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 22,2 g | 8 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 22,2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 22,2 g | 44 % |
| Protein L | 38,9 g | 78 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 56 mg | 4 % |
| Jern L | 3,3 mg | 19 % |
| Kalium L | 556 mg | 12 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 53 %
- Carbohydrates 30 %
- Fat 17 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein38,9 gbelow the median for kød (median 39,3 g)
- Sugars22,2 gin the top quarter of kød (median 17,9 g)
- Fat5,6 gabove the median for kød (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1,7 g)
- Sodium1.830 mgabove the median for kød (median 1.610 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | 278 kcal |
| Protein | 44,4 g | 38,9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16,7 g | 22,2 g |
| Fat | 2,8 g | 5,6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 11,1 g | 22,2 g |
| Sodium | 2.056 mg | 1.830 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Jack Link's
- Barcode
- 0017082877567
- Label serving
- 1 PACKAGE (18 g)
- Category
- Jerkier af oksekød
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Beef, water, sugar, salt, less than 2% soy sauce [wheat, soybeans, salt), maltodextrin], flavorings, hydrolyzed corn, protein, yeast extract, citric acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Jerky Original Jack Links | 278 | 44,4 g | 16,7 g | 2,8 g |
| Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Original Jack Link's | 278 | 50 g | 11,1 g | 2,8 g |
| Beef Jerky Sweet & Hot Jack Link's | 278 | 35 g | 25 g | 3,8 g |
| Original Beef Jerky Jack Link's | 277 | 36 g | 24,8 g | 3,5 g |
| Beef Jerky Original Hot beef jerky | 279 | 41,4 g | 19 g | 4,1 g |
| Tender Beef Jerky Hot Circle K | 279 | 41 g | 19 g | 4,1 g |
| Beef Jerky Original Cherky | 279 | 52,5 g | 4,2 g | 5,8 g |
| Original beef jerky, original Oberto | 279 | 46,5 g | 20,9 g | 3,5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef jerky, original?
100 g of Beef jerky, original has 278 kcal. Serving, 1 package, 18 g (18 g): about 50 kcal.
Is Beef jerky, original high in protein?
Beef jerky, original contains 38,9 g of protein per 100 g (78 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 package, 18 g (18 g). About 53 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is below the median (median 39,3 g).
How many carbs are in Beef jerky, original?
Beef jerky, original has 22,2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 22,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Beef jerky, original?
Beef jerky, original contains 5,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Beef jerky, original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are jern (19 % DV) and kalium (12 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef jerky, original?
100 g contains 1.830 mg of sodium, 80 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 22. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2675691. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 14. juli 2022. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0017082877567. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 22. april 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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