Original beef jerky
Packaged product Meat Jack Links
Original beef jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 31% from carbohydrates and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (286 kcal per 100 g).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium L | 1,643 mg | 71% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 21.4 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 21.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 17.7 g | 35% |
| Protein L | 39.3 g | 79% |
% 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 57%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein39.3 gbelow the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
- Sugars21.4 gabove the median for meat (median 17.9 g)
- Fat3.6 gbelow the median for meat (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium1,643 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,610 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Jack Links
- Barcode
- 0017082885807
- 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
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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 Original beef jerky?
100 g of Original beef jerky has 286 kcal.
Is Original beef jerky high in protein?
Original beef jerky contains 39.3 g of protein per 100 g (79% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 39.3 g).
How many carbs are in Original beef jerky?
Original beef jerky 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 Original beef jerky?
Original beef jerky contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Original beef jerky?
100 g contains 1,643 mg of sodium, 71% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 6, 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 0017082885807. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 6, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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