SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Slim Jim Original Giant Stick Actually Healthy?
Protein on paper, mostly fat and additives in practice. A giant stick brings 13g of fat to just 6g of protein, plus mechanically separated meat and a long list of preservatives — the flavor's there, the nutrition isn't.
The numbers, per 1 stick (28g)
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 6g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Carbs | 2g |
| Fat | 13g |
| Fiber | 0g |
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| Per serving | Swap | Slim Jim |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10g | 6g |
| Sugar | 0g | 1g |
| Calories | 100 | 140 |
- grass-fed beef
- 9g protein, 6g fat
- no fillers
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Beef Jerky - Original
Grass-fed jerky with 12g protein and 1g fat — the anti-Slim-Jim.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Slim Jim |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12g | 6g |
| Sugar | 5g | 1g |
| Calories | 80 | 140 |
- 12g protein vs 6g
- 1g fat vs 13g
- clean ingredients