7 Sugar-Free Beef Jerky Brands (From a Nutritionist)

What is Jerky?

Jerky is lean meat that has been seasoned and dehydrated. This means cooking “low and slow” to remove all moisture from the meat to make it shelf-stable.

Shelf-stable gives you the perfect snacks for on-the-go, whether it’s keeping some in your purse or diaper bag, or packing it for a hiking adventure. It’s also great to keep in a “snack drawer” at work for when the mid-afternoon slump arrives.

Jerky can be made from just about any animal meat, and can also be made at home. See my complete list of the clean eating snacks.

Keep in mind that if jerky is too tough for you or your children to bite and chew, that often you can make your own from ground meat which is easier to eat than simply slicing something like a steak.

As with most snack foods on the market, make sure and read ingredients. Sugar and MSG can easily sneak into jerky treats so you can’t just grab any one off the shelf if you have specific dietary needs.

To make your life easier, I’ve rounded up my favorite Sugar Free Beef Jerky brands on the market.

Grab a bag and enjoy your sugar-free snack!

Chomps Beef Jerky has that classic jerky flavor. It’s a crowd favorite and one of the best tasting jerkies I’ve ever had. It’s flavorful and juicy and so satisfying.

Grass-fed means the cows were raised naturally and not in a feedlot. This brand comes in a fun snack size or full-size perfect for kids and stashing in a bag or pocket.

Chomps is Whole30-approved, gluten-free, and paleo.

This brand can be found in conventional grocery stores and is a great budget-friendly options. With brands like Jack Link’s, you don’t always have to seek out a health food store or shop online.

Jack Link’s is sugar-free, and doesn’t have added MSG or nitrates.

Each serving has 13 grams of protein which makes it an excellent protein-rich snack.

Poultry jerky is a great option when you want to vary your proteins or if you have a sensitivity to beef. Hormone-free and antibiotic-free, this brand is a really high-quality option.

Even though it’s not organic, the turkey is made from free-range birds and is non-GMO.

Think Jerky is also keto-friendly and gluten-free, and also comes in a beef jerky option.

The Epic brand has a wide range of jerky options, including salmon, beef, and bison.

This venison one is a great way to try some more exotic flavor and see what you think. These are also made from ground meat shaped into strips, so they have a softer bite.

Epic jerky is Whole30-approved, sugar-free, and keto-friendly.

This sugar-free paleo and keto-friendly brand of jerky has several fun flavors made in small batches.

Biltong is a slightly different product than jerky, but you can try it and see what you think. The flavor and nutrition is very similar to beef jerky.

In addition to the original flavor, the company offers Mesquite BBQ, Smoked, Spicy Peri Peri, and Teriyaki. They’re the perfect protein snacks without sugar or artificial sweeteners.

If you want even more variety of protein options and flavors, try the New Primal Snack Mates! This brand is perfect for kids with flavors like Pizza and Chicken and Apple.

Be sure to read the ingredient label of each flavor to make sure there is no added sugar.

But, this brand is Whole30-approved with simple ingredients.