Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky

With 13 g of protein for 80 calories, this is a legitimately high-protein snack, but it's made with sodium nitrite — **a fine occasional pick rather than an everyday staple.**

13 g protein · 80 cal · 590 mg sodium · 4 g sugar · 0 g fiber per 1 oz.

How processed is it?

Flagged additives: Sodium nitrite, MSG (monosodium glutamate).

Additives we found

• Sodium nitrite — higher concern
• MSG (monosodium glutamate) — moderate concern
• Sodium erythorbate (antioxidant) — low concern

Ingredients

BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DRIED SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT), HYDROLYZED CORN AND SOY PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MALTODEXTRIN FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.

Cleaner swaps & similar picks

• Chomps Original Grass-Fed Beef Sticks — Cleaner — ingredient score 3.25 vs 5.04
• Country Archer Teriyaki Beef Jerky — Cleaner — ingredient score 4.98 vs 5.04
• Old Trapper Peppered Beef Jerky — Another top-rated jerky

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• The 10 Best High-Protein Snacks (#4)