Is Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (470 mg). Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Sodium Nitrite are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki?

In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), FRUCTOSE, FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, and 1 more.

Does Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Flavors (worth noting): The specific nature of the flavors is not disclosed, making regulatory assessment unclear. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a curing agent, but excessive intake is linked to potential health risks such as nitrosamine formation.

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Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki

Name: Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki
Brand: Jack Link's
SKU: 00017082110725

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Listed as: 1oz Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki 1/1 count

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The specific nature of the flavors is not disclosed, making regulatory assessment unclear.
Worth knowing: May include natural or artificial components; some consumers prefer transparency.
Monosodium Glutamate (E621)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India.
Worth knowing: A small number of people report sensitivity to large amounts.
For some groups

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

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Product facts

Manufacturer: LINK SNACKS INC.
Serving size: 28 g (1 Package)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1
BEEF
2
SUGAR
3
WATER
4
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT
5
SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT)
6
FRUCTOSE
7
FLAVORS
8
MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
9
HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
10
MALTODEXTRIN
11
SODIUM ERYTHORBATE
12
PAPRIKA EXTRACT
13
SODIUM NITRITE. TREATED WITH A SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM SORBATE TO ENSURE FRESHNESS.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	70 kcal	19.6 kcal
Fat	1.5 g	0.4 g
of which saturated	0.5 g	0.1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	4 g	1.1 g
of which sugars	4 g	1.1 g
of which added sugars	4 g	1.1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	10 g	2.8 g
Sodium	470 mg	131.6 mg

Questions about Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki

Is Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (470 mg). Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Sodium Nitrite are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki?: In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), FRUCTOSE, FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, and 1 more.
Does Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites Teriyaki contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Flavors (worth noting): The specific nature of the flavors is not disclosed, making regulatory assessment unclear. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a curing agent, but excessive intake is linked to potential health risks such as nitrosamine formation.

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