Beef Jerky Original
Packaged product Snacks Jack Link's
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 less energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 321 kcal per 100 g across 15 products.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Sodium L | 1,857 mg | 81% |
| 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% |
| Iron L | 3.2 mg | 18% |
% 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%
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
- Protein35.7 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 28.6 g)
- Sugars21.4 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 1.8 g)
- Fat5.4 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 21.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 10.7 g)
- Sodium1,857 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 1,320 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Jack Link's
- Barcode
- 0017082008800
- Quantity
- net wt.5 oz (142g)
- Label serving
- 28 g
- Category
- Meat snacks
- Packaging
- Plastic,en:fresh-lock,en:resealable
- 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. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, FLAVORS, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BEEF STOCK, PINEAPPLE POWDER. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY
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 snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 28.6 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). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky Original?
100 g contains 1,857 mg of sodium, 81% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 3, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0017082008800. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 3, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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