Branded Food · Link Snacks, Inc.

Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 625510, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 28g serving, sourced verbatim.

80
Caloriesmoderate density
11.0g
Proteinhigh · 22% DV
6.0g
Carbslow · 2% DV
1.0g
Fatlow · 1% DV
80 calories per 28g serving

Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original contains 80 calories per 28g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 11.0g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 6.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 99% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original is a protein standout, richer in protein than 99% of USDA whole foods.

39.3g
protein per 100g
Top 1%
protein vs USDA whole foods
286
calories per 100g
17.9g
sugar per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original by Link Snacks, Inc. contains 80 calories per 28g serving (286 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 11.0g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 6.0g of carbohydrates per 28g serving. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original is catalogued there as FDC ID 625510, a branded food entry from Link Snacks, Inc.. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original reads as high protein, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 28g 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 Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 11g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 0mg 0% * 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.

Values per 28g serving · 286 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

80
Calories per 28g serving
286 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

80 kcal = 4% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%4of 2,000 kcal
80 kcal = 4% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 11.0gF: 1.0gC: 6.0g
11.0g
Protein
22% DV
1.0g
Total Fat
1% DV
6.0g
Carbs
2% DV
5.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
280mg
Sodium
12% DV

Values shown per 28g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original ranks on protein

Its 39.3g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Below this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Below this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). This entry sits in this band. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 21.4 G
8%
Energy 286 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 39.3 G
79%
Total Sugars 17.9 G
Total lipid (fat) 3.6 G
5%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 0 MG
0%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
7%
Sodium, Na 1000 MG
43%
Vitamin A, IU 0 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 107 MG
36%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.00 G
0%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original delivers 11.0g of protein per 100g, more than 99% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 80 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, high sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original? ▼
Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original contains 80 calories per 28g serving (286 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 11.0g of protein, 1.0g of fat, and 6.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original? ▼
Per 28g serving, Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original has 11.0g protein (55% of calories), 1.0g fat, and 6.0g carbs. Sugar: 5.0g.
How much sodium is in Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original? ▼
Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original contains 280mg of sodium per 28g serving, which is 12% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original keto-friendly? ▼
Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original has 6.0g of carbs per 28g serving (30% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original good for a diet? ▼
Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original has 80 calories per 28g serving. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 1.0g.
How does Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original compare to other foods? ▼
Jack Link's, Chicken Jerky, Original, Original provides 80 calories and 11.0g protein per 28g serving. That is 7 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
Federal nutrient database, every nutrient figure here
🌱
FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
Regulatory definitions for labels and serving sizes
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Federal vitamin and supplement fact sheets
⚠️
USDA FSIS Recalls
Federal meat, poultry, and egg recall alerts
📣
FDA Food Recalls
Federal alerts for FDA-regulated food products
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
USDA + HHS joint nutrition guidance

Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 625510) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 28g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 28/100 = 0.280 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

All federal data sources used on this page

Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.