Beef jerky

Packaged product Snacks

Beef jerky contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 bag, 48 g (48 g) provides about 140 kcal.

Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 21% from carbohydrates and 21% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 460 kcal per 100 g across 39,913 products.

100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

292kcal per 100 g
39.6 gprotein
14.6 gcarbohydrates
6.3 gfat
140kcal in serving, 1 bag, 48 g (48 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 292 kcal
Total fat L 6.3 g 8%
Saturated fat L 2.1 g 10%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 104 mg 35%
Sodium L 2,120 mg 92%
Total carbohydrates L 14.6 g 5%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 14.6 g
Protein L 39.6 g 79%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 3.8 mg21%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 58%Carbohydrates: 21%Fat: 21%292kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 58%
  • Carbohydrates 21%
  • Fat 21%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Iron21%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Calcium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein39.6 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 7.1 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 3.9 g)
  • Sugars14.6 gabove the median for snacks (median 5 g)
  • Fat6.3 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 21.1 g)
  • Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for snacks (median 3.6 g)
  • Sodium2,120 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 411 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal13.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 292 kcal292 kcal
Protein 39.6 g39.6 g
Carbohydrates 14.6 g14.6 g
Fat 6.3 g6.3 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 14.6 g14.6 g
Sodium 2,125 mg2,120 mg

Product details

Barcode
0817974020541
Label serving
1 BAG (48 g)
Category
Snacks
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Organic beef, water, organic sugar, sea salt, contains 2% or less of organic soy sauce (water, organic soybeans, organic wheat, salt), natural flavors, yeast extract, organic natural flavors, citric acid.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SugarSaltYeast

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Beef jerky?

100 g of Beef jerky has 292 kcal. Serving, 1 bag, 48 g (48 g): about 140 kcal.

Is Beef jerky high in protein?

Beef jerky contains 39.6 g of protein per 100 g (79% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19 g in serving, 1 bag, 48 g (48 g). About 58% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.1 g).

How many carbs are in Beef jerky?

Beef jerky has 14.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 14.6 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Beef jerky?

Beef jerky contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Beef jerky contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Beef jerky?

100 g contains 2,120 mg of sodium, 92% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1936751. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 1, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0817974020541. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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