Jack Links, Chicken Jerky, Original
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
017082878380
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 280mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 11g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCHICKEN BREAST, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, CHICKEN BROTH, FLAVORINGS, LESS THAN 2% SALT, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, GLYCERIN, FRUCTOSE, YEAST EXTRACT, BROMELAIN (FROM PINEAPPLES), ORANGE JUICE POWDER (CORN SYRUP, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS), WATER, CITRIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Jack Links, Chicken Jerky, Original scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Bromelain (From Pineapples)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Jerky & Meat Snacks, this product is more processed than about 42% of the 2,448 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Jack Links, Chicken Jerky, Original's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Fructose, Orange Juice Powder (Corn Syrup, Orange Juice Solids).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
Ketzal for iPhone
Is This One In Your Pantry?
Scan it in Ketzal for both scores and a less processed swap. Free, no account needed.
Scan It Free
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Backroad Country, Pork Rinds
1.03.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Baken-Ets, Traditional Tender Cracklins Chicharrones
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Chicharrones Pork Rinds
1.03.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Corner Store, Chicharrones, Pork Skins, Original
1.03.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.