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Classic Shaved Jack Steak, 8 OZ
meat/meat-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Classic Shaved Jack Steak, 8 OZ

Jack & Annie's
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
530mg
Sodium
6g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated plant-based meat section or specialty vegan aisle, grabbed by shoppers looking to recreate shaved steak sandwiches or quick weeknight dinners. It reads like a convenience product that leans into nostalgic, comfort-food vibes while being explicitly engineered to mimic meat texture and flavor. The ingredient list (methylcellulose, natural flavors, yeast extract, refined oil and structured plant proteins) signals industrial formulation and texturizing typical of ultra-processed meat alternatives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber6g21%
Total Sugars1g
Protein7g
* 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.

Ingredients

JACKFRUIT, WATER, SOY, FLOUR, CANOLA, OIL, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SPICES, NATURAL, FLAVOR, YEAST, EXTRACT, SALT, METHYLCELLULOSE, (PLANT, FIBER), FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (methylcellulose, natural flavors, yeast extract, refined oil) and is formulated to imitate meat, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Classic Shaved Jack Steak, 8 OZ

Healthy can mean different things to different people! This jackfruit-based product is low in calories, high in fiber, and has a decent amount of protein, making it a solid option for plant-based eaters. If you're looking for a meat alternative that's nutritious and satisfying, this could be a great fit, especially compared to more processed meat products.

Perfect For

weeknight-dinner
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientnostalgiccomforting
$5.89
per package