Is Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites 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 sugar (25 g) and sodium (1110 mg). Flavors 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 Tender Bites?

In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, BROWN SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, FLAVORS, SODIUM NITRITE. TREATED WITH A SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM SORBATE TO ENSURE FRESHNESS..

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

Flavors (worth noting): Flavors are often proprietary blends, and their specific composition is not disclosed, making safety assessment unclear. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Sodium nitrite is linked to potential health risks, including nitrosamine formation at high temperatures.

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Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites

Name: Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites
Brand: Jack Link's
SKU: 00017082110022

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Listed as: 1oz Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites 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

2 worth noting.

FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
Flavors are often proprietary blends, and their specific composition is not disclosed, making safety assessment unclear.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial or unspecified flavors.
Evidence debated
Sodium NitriteWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Sodium nitrite is linked to potential health risks, including nitrosamine formation at high temperatures.
Worth knowing: Commonly used in processed meats; some consumers avoid it due to health concerns.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

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
BROWN SUGAR
3
WATER
4
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT
5
FLAVORS
6
SODIUM NITRITE. TREATED WITH A SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM SORBATE TO ENSURE FRESHNESS.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	286 kcal	80.1 kcal
Fat	5.4 g	1.5 g
of which saturated	1.8 g	0.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	25 g	7 g
of which sugars	25 g	7 g
of which added sugars	25 g	7 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	32.1 g	9 g
Sodium	1110 mg	310.8 mg

Questions about Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites

Is Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites 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 sugar (25 g) and sodium (1110 mg). Flavors 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 Tender Bites?: In label order (largest amount first): BEEF, BROWN SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, FLAVORS, SODIUM NITRITE. TREATED WITH A SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM SORBATE TO ENSURE FRESHNESS..
Does Jack Link's Original Beef Tender Bites contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Flavors (worth noting): Flavors are often proprietary blends, and their specific composition is not disclosed, making safety assessment unclear. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Sodium nitrite is linked to potential health risks, including nitrosamine formation at high temperatures.

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