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J. Higgs Original Beef Jerky

J. Higgs Original Beef Jerky: 13 g of protein and 80 calories per serving (16.3 g protein per 100 calories), with 5 g sugar. That puts it among the most protein-dense meat snacks in our catalog. It fits keto targets at 5 g net carbs per serving.

  • Keto-friendly: ≤5 g net carbs

Nutrition last checked October 15, 2026.

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Snack Facts

Serving size 1 serving (28 g)

Calories
80
Protein
13 g
Total fat
0.5 g
Saturated fat
not listed
Total carbohydrate
5 g
Dietary fiber
not listed
Total sugars
5 g
Sodium
310 mg
Protein per 100 cal
16.3 g

Highlighted values pass our thresholds. Per serving, from the product label and Open Food Facts. Check the package you buy; recipes change.

Passes 4 of 5 checks

How Original Beef Jerky measures up to our five lines, per serving.

  • Protein 10 g or morePasses
  • Calories under 200Passes
  • Sugar 5 g or lessPasses
  • Fiber 3 g or moreNot on the label we have
  • Sodium under 400 mgPasses

What's good

  • Excellent protein density: 16.3 g protein per 100 calories
  • Keto-friendly by the numbers: 5 g net carbs per serving
  • Shelf-stable and easy to carry

What to watch

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA group 4)
  • Contains soy

Ingredients and allergens

Beef, water, brown sugar, corn syrup, contains 2% or less of potassium chloride, salt, flavorings, citric acid, hydrolyzed soy protein, sodium nitrite.

Contains: soy.

NOVA processing group 4 of 4.

Source record on Open Food Facts (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in J. Higgs Original Beef Jerky?

J. Higgs Original Beef Jerky has 13 g of protein per 1 serving (28 g) serving and 80 calories, which is 16.3 g of protein per 100 calories.

Is J. Higgs Original Beef Jerky healthy?

It passes 4 of our 5 checks (protein 10 g or more, calories under 200, sugar 5 g or less, sodium under 400 mg). It is ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).

Is J. Higgs Original Beef Jerky keto, vegan or gluten-free?

The label we have does not claim keto, vegan or gluten-free. It is not labelled keto, but at 5 g net carbs (carbs minus fiber) per serving it fits a keto plan by the numbers. Check the package for current claims and allergens.

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