Is Jack Link's Original Beef Steak healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 65/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1370 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 Original Beef Steak?

In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FLAVORS, BROWN SUGAR, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE..

Does Jack Link's Original Beef Steak contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Flavors (worth noting): The specific nature of the flavors is not disclosed, making regulatory status unclear. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Excessive intake may pose health risks, including potential carcinogenicity when combined with amines in high-heat cooking.

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Jack Link's Original Beef Steak

Name: Jack Link's Original Beef Steak
Brand: Jack Link's
SKU: 00017082600035

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Listed as: 2 Ounce Jack Link's Original Beef Steak 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
The specific nature of the flavors is not disclosed, making regulatory status unclear.
Worth knowing: Natural or artificial flavors may have varying regulatory and consumer acceptability.
unclear
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

65/100 · 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: 56 g (1 Package)
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026

Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1
BEEF
2
WATER
3
SALT
4
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FLAVORS
5
BROWN SUGAR
6
SPICES
7
MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
8
SUGAR
9
SODIUM NITRITE.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (56 g)
Energy	130 kcal	72.8 kcal
Fat	3.5 g	2 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	2 g	1.1 g
of which sugars	2 g	1.1 g
of which added sugars	2 g	1.1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	23 g	12.9 g
Sodium	1370 mg	767.2 mg

Questions about Jack Link's Original Beef Steak

Is Jack Link's Original Beef Steak healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 65/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1370 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 Original Beef Steak?: In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FLAVORS, BROWN SUGAR, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, SODIUM NITRITE..
Does Jack Link's Original Beef Steak contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Flavors (worth noting): The specific nature of the flavors is not disclosed, making regulatory status unclear. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Excessive intake may pose health risks, including potential carcinogenicity when combined with amines in high-heat cooking.

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