We often game and snack simultaneously, but are the snacks labeled “for gamers” worth the hype and the price?
When gaming, we’re often guilty of snacking and eating. Multitasking seems like the best choice, especially when we’re on the grind. According to a study by NewZoo, 80% of gamers consume food or drinks regularly while playing. The study also states that salty snacks and soft drinks are the most popular, with sweet snacks close behind.
Knowing that snacks are almost synonymous with gaming, many brands have emerged with “gamer snacks” for us gamers. But are they worth the price, and do they offer something unique compared to traditional brands?
Killer Jerky Co offers Jerky and Candy
Killer Jerky Co is a snack company whose mission is to give the world delicious snacks that will help boost energy and muscle and decrease hunger. They currently offer 16 brisket beef flavors and three bacon jerky flavors. In addition, they sell candy snacks and have a gluten-free range of jerky.
The website states the features of their products include:
- Killer Jerky is packed with protein & vitamins to help build muscle.
- Killer candy has a perfect amount of sugar to boost your energy when needed.
- Competitive pricing even with their high-quality products.
In terms of pricing, each bag of jerky (2.5oz) is USD 8.50, except for “The Worlds Hottest Beef Jerky Challenge (Death Punch),” which is USD 7 for 0.5oz. The individual bags of candy are 10oz for USD 6.49.
The jerky packets provide nutritional information and the ingredients list. Depending on the jerky flavor, the protein and vitamins differ. Some range from 5g of protein to 9g of protein. Compared to other brands of jerky, the protein count from the Killer Jerky range may seem a little low, and the price of products from Killer Jerky is pricier. However, the flavor of the jerky is intense and delicious.
So, if you’re looking for great-tasting jerky with meme-worthy product names from an American-owned small business, then definitely try the jerky from Killer Jerky Co.
JerkyXP offer Jerky, Popcorn, Beef Sticks, and Steak Bites
JerkyXP is an American-based snack company from Connecticut. The Beef Jerky is made for Video Gamers and esports athletes with premium beef jerky from local US farms.
JerkyXP offers a range of products, including beef jerky, jerky sticks, steak bites, and popcorn. They also offer bundles if you’d like to save a little money and buy more than one packet.
On their website, some of the helpful facts that should be taken into consideration include:
- They do not offer gluten-free products
- The FDA approves their products
- Several of their products are out of stock (at the time of writing this article)
In terms of flavors, JerkyXP offers a variety of jerky and popcorn flavors but limited flavors in steak bites and beef sticks. So, trying the jerky would be the best option if you want to try an assortment of flavors.
Also, if you’re looking for a protein-packed snack, the jerky from JerkyXP contains a higher protein count than other jerky brands (some have 13g of protein per serving), and the flavors pack a punch! The beef jerky and steak bites cost USD 9.99 for a 2.85oz bag, and the beef sticks cost USD 1.99 for a 1.25oz stick.
If you love popcorn, you’ll be glad to know that JerkyXP offers a wide range of popcorn flavors. So, if you want something unique, like loaded baked potato-flavored popcorn, try them. Each pack contains six full cups of popcorn for a fairly reasonable price (USD 8.99).
In addition, each product from JerkyXP has an ingredients list and, except for the popcorn and beef stick products, nutritional labels.
So, if you’re looking for a variety of great-tasting products from an American-owned business, give the products from JerkyXP a try!
Overall Thoughts
At one point, there were quite a few gamer snack brands on the market. However, over the past few years, many have, unfortunately, closed down. Killer Jerky Co and JerkyXP are two brands that continue to operate and provide high-quality and flavorful gaming-themed snack options. But are they worth the hype?
That’s up to you to decide.
Can you find more affordable jerky, popcorn, and candy options? Probably.
Can you find more of a variety of salty and sweet snack options elsewhere? Sure.
However, if you want to support brands that are:
- By gamers and for gamers (and with gaming themes)
- Small businesses that are USA-owned with products made in the USA
- Offer an intense flavor range
- Feature quirky gaming-related product names (in the case of the Killer Jerky Co’s products)
- Helping streamers, content creators, and esports and gaming businesses grow
Then yes, the gaming snacks from JerkyXP or Killer Jerky may be worth the hype and the price.
If you’d like us to do an unboxing or product review for any of the products from JerkyXP or Killer Jerky Co (even their merch range), please let us know in the comments!
