Beef jerky original

Packaged product Meat Jack links

Beef jerky original contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.

Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 31% from carbohydrates and 17% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (286 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for iron and 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Beef jerky original by Jack links, product photo
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286kcal per 100 g
35.7 gprotein
21.4 gcarbohydrates
5.4 gfat
80kcal in serving, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 286 kcal
Total fat L 5.4 g 7%
Saturated fat L 1.8 g 9%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 89.3 mg 30%
Sodium L 1,821 mg 79%
Total carbohydrates L 21.4 g 8%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 21.4 g
Added sugars L 21.4 g 43%
Protein L 35.7 g 71%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 35.7 mg3%
Iron L 3.2 mg18%
Potassium L 536 mg11%

% 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: 52%Carbohydrates: 31%Fat: 17%286kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 52%
  • Carbohydrates 31%
  • 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

Iron18%Potassium11%Calcium3%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein35.7 gbelow the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
  • Sugars21.4 gabove the median for meat (median 17.9 g)
  • Fat5.4 gabove the median for meat (median 3.8 g)
  • Saturated fat1.8 gabove the median for meat (median 1.7 g)
  • Sodium1,821 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,615 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Jack links
Barcode
0017082013866
Quantity
5 oz
Label serving
28 g
Category
Beef jerkies
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, BROWN SUGAR, SEA SALT, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, BEEF STOCK, PINEAPPLE POWDER, CITRIC ACID.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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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 286 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.

Is Beef jerky original high in protein?

Beef jerky original contains 35.7 g of protein per 100 g (71% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 28 g (28 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 39.3 g).

How many carbs are in Beef jerky original?

Beef jerky original has 21.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 21.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Beef jerky original?

Beef jerky original contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% 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 iron (18% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Beef jerky original?

100 g contains 1,821 mg of sodium, 79% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated July 21, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0017082013866. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 21, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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