Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: Mission Meats Organic Beef Sticks (100/100)
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Up to 15 points come from a confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 8 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim. No confirmed grass-fed or pasture-raised claim.
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Jack Link's Original Beef Stick
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Mission MeatsOrganic Beef Sticks
O OrganicsOriginal Organic Beef JerkyLabel data source
Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2547652, data date 2023-05-25, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (26 g, 1 stick) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 462 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Total fat | 38.5 g | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.3 g | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 380 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 23.1 g | 6 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 3.9 g | 1 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these jerky & meat sticks
The recorded ingredient label lists 11 ingredients, led by beef, water and contains 2% or less of encapsulated lactic acid. Worth noting: it lists seed oils. For these jerky & meat sticks, the comparison that matters most is sodium and portion: compare the same weight of jerky or sticks.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (safflower oil).
- Good to knowOils named on the label: safflower oil.
- Good to knowCured with a nitrite source (celery or sodium nitrite); processed meat is classified as carcinogenic to humans by the WHO’s cancer agency.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists safflower oil.
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- Curing statement. Read sodium nitrite, celery-derived ingredients and any qualifying statement; uncured alone is not enough.
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References
- Jack Link's Original Beef Stick: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2547652) USDA FoodData Central
- Cancer: carcinogenicity of red meat and processed meat consumption World Health Organization
- Meat and poultry labeling terms USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Does Jack Link's Original Beef Stick contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Jack Link's Original Beef Stick contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Jack Link's Original Beef Stick?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: BEEF, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ENCAPSULATED LACTIC ACID, SALT, FLAVORS, SEA SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED TOMATO*, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, SAFFLOWER OIL, CASING (CARAMEL*, BETA CAROTENE).
Is Jack Link's Original Beef Stick healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 53 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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