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Jack Link's Handcrafted Beef Jerky

Jack Link's Handcrafted Beef Jerky: 13 g of protein and 80 calories per serving (16.3 g protein per 100 calories), with just 1 g sugar. That puts it among the most protein-dense meat snacks in our catalog. It fits keto targets at 2 g net carbs per serving.

  • Keto-friendly: ≤5 g net carbs

Nutrition last checked October 15, 2026.

Where to buy

Prices checked October 15, 2026; they change often.

Snack Facts

Serving size 1 ONZ (28 g)

Calories
80
Protein
13 g
Total fat
2 g
Saturated fat
0.5 g
Total carbohydrate
2 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Total sugars
1 g
Sodium
670 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 3 of 5 checks

How Handcrafted 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 moreMisses
  • Sodium under 400 mgMisses

What's good

  • Excellent protein density: 16.3 g protein per 100 calories
  • Low sugar: 1 g per serving
  • Keto-friendly by the numbers: 2 g net carbs per serving
  • Shelf-stable and easy to carry

What to watch

  • High sodium: 670 mg per serving (29% of the 2,300 mg daily limit)
  • Ultra-processed (NOVA group 4)
  • Contains soy

Ingredients and allergens

Beef, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, corn syrup, caramel color), water, salt, sugar, flavorings, monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite, potassium sorbate to ensure freshness.

Contains: soy.

Nutri-Score E. 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 Jack Link's Handcrafted Beef Jerky?

Jack Link's Handcrafted Beef Jerky has 13 g of protein per 1 ONZ (28 g) serving and 80 calories, which is 16.3 g of protein per 100 calories.

Is Jack Link's Handcrafted Beef Jerky healthy?

It passes 3 of our 5 checks (protein 10 g or more, calories under 200, sugar 5 g or less). It misses on fiber 3 g or more, sodium under 400 mg. It is ultra-processed (NOVA group 4).

Is Jack Link's Handcrafted 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 2 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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