Branded Food · SLIM JIM

Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 1596020, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 41g serving, sourced verbatim.

130
Caloriesmoderate density
15.0g
Proteinhigh · 30% DV
6.0g
Carbslow · 2% DV
5.0g
Fatmoderate · 6% DV
130 calories per 41g serving

Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite contains 130 calories per 41g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 15.0g of protein, 5.0g 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

Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite is a protein standout, richer in protein than 99% of USDA whole foods.

36.6g
protein per 100g
Top 1%
protein vs USDA whole foods
317
calories per 100g
14.6g
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 →

Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite by SLIM JIM contains 130 calories per 41g serving (317 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 15.0g of protein, 5.0g of fat, and 6.0g of carbohydrates per 41g 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. Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite is catalogued there as FDC ID 1596020, a branded food entry from SLIM JIM. 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, Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite 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

Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Note: at 630mg per 41g serving (27% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

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 41g Amount per serving Calories 130 % Daily Value* Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 40mg 13% Sodium 630mg 27% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 6g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 15g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 250mg 5% * 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 41g serving · 317 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

130
Calories per 41g serving
317 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

130 kcal = 6% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%6of 2,000 kcal
130 kcal = 6% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 15.0gF: 5.0gC: 6.0g
15.0g
Protein
30% DV
5.0g
Total Fat
6% DV
6.0g
Carbs
2% DV
6.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
630mg
Sodium
27% DV

Values shown per 41g 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 Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite ranks on protein

Its 36.6g 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 - Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

37 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 14.6 G
5%
Energy 317 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 36.6 G
73%
Total Sugars 14.6 G
Total lipid (fat) 12.2 G
16%

Vitamins

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

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 0 MG
0%
Iron, Fe 4 MG
19%
Potassium, K 610 MG
13%
Sodium, Na 1537 MG
67%
Vitamin A, IU 0 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 98 MG
33%
Fatty acids, total saturated 4.9 G
24%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite delivers 15.0g of protein per 100g, more than 99% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 130 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 Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite ? ▼
Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite contains 130 calories per 41g serving (317 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 15.0g of protein, 5.0g of fat, and 6.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite ? ▼
Per 41g serving, Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite has 15.0g protein (46% of calories), 5.0g fat, and 6.0g carbs. Sugar: 6.0g.
How much sodium is in Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite ? ▼
Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite contains 630mg of sodium per 41g serving, which is 27% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite keto-friendly? ▼
Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite has 6.0g of carbs per 41g serving (18% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite good for a diet? ▼
Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite has 130 calories per 41g serving. With 15.0g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 5.0g.
How does Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite compare to other foods? ▼
Slim Jim, Tender Steak Strips, Smokin' Mesquite, Smokin' Mesquite provides 130 calories and 15.0g protein per 41g serving. That is 9 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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Data Sources & Methodology

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

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 1596020) — 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 41g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 41/100 = 0.410 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.

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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.