Is Slim Jim Original Giant Stick 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.

What is a healthier alternative to Slim Jim Original Giant Stick?

Our top swaps are Chomps Original Beef Sticks, Country Archer Beef Jerky - Original, all with more protein or less sugar than Slim Jim Original Giant Stick.

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Healthy Alternatives to Slim Jim Original Giant Stick

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2 healthier swaps

Chomps

Original Beef Sticks

Grass-fed beef stick with 10g of protein and zero sugar.

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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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Country Archer

Beef Jerky - Original

Grass-fed jerky with 12g protein and 1g fat — the anti-Slim-Jim.

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Per serving	Swap	Slim Jim
Protein	12g	6g
Sugar	5g	1g
Calories	80	140

12g protein vs 6g
1g fat vs 13g
clean ingredients

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Or make it yourself

DIY185 min

Quick Garlic Beef Strips

Ingredients

8 oz lean beef, sliced thin
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps

Toss beef in seasoning
Lay on rack
Bake 175F 3 hrs
Cool until chewy

Frequently asked

Is Slim Jim Original Giant Stick 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.
What is a healthier alternative to Slim Jim Original Giant Stick?: Our top swaps are Chomps Original Beef Sticks, Country Archer Beef Jerky - Original, all with more protein or less sugar than Slim Jim Original Giant Stick.