Is Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1620 mg) and saturated fat (13.5 g). Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Sucralose 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 Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick?

In label order (largest amount first): PORK, BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, SUGAR), FLAVORS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), RICE BRAN, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, and 10 more.

Does Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Flavors (worth noting): The specific composition of '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. Sucralose (worth noting): Permitted as a high-intensity sweetener, but debated for potential long-term effects. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake may be linked to health risks.

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Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick

Name: Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick
Brand: Jack Link's
SKU: 0028400712972

Jack Link's

Listed as: DORITOS SPICY SWEET CHILLI FLAVORED MEAT STICK, SWEET CHILI

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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

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

FlavorsWorth noting
Status unclear
The specific composition of 'flavors' is not disclosed, making regulatory assessment unclear.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid artificial or undisclosed flavoring agents.
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

2 more flagged ingredients in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · 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

Product facts

Manufacturer: Frito-Lay Company
Serving size: 26 g (1 stick (26g))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1PORK
2BEEF
3WATER
4SUGAR
5CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT
6SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, SUGAR)
7FLAVORS
8PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR)
9RICE BRAN
10SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT)
11MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
12HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN
13MALTODEXTRIN
14SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL
15FRUCTOSE
16MALIC ACID
17LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE
18SODIUM DIACETATE
19DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE
20SUCRALOSE
21SODIUM NITRITE
22CASING (MALT EXTRACT, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN)

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (26 g)
Energy	462 kcal	120.1 kcal
Fat	38.5 g	10 g
of which saturated	13.5 g	3.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	7.7 g	2 g
of which sugars	3.9 g	1 g
of which added sugars	3.8 g	1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	19.2 g	5 g
Sodium	1620 mg	421.2 mg

Questions about Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick

Is Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1620 mg) and saturated fat (13.5 g). Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Sucralose 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 Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick?: In label order (largest amount first): PORK, BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, SUGAR), FLAVORS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), RICE BRAN, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, and 10 more.
Does Jack Link's Spicy Sweet Chili Meat Stick contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Flavors (worth noting): The specific composition of '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. Sucralose (worth noting): Permitted as a high-intensity sweetener, but debated for potential long-term effects. Sodium Nitrite (worth noting): Permitted as a preservative, but excessive intake may be linked to health risks.

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