Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28.0 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 29% from carbohydrates and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 40,984 products.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.9 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Added sugars L | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Protein L | 35.7 g | 71% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 4.3 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 29%
- Fat 13%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein35.7 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
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Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Bacon Bits Gold Label | 286 | 14.3 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
| Teriyaki Beef Jerky Jack Links | 286 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Wild Heat Beef Jerky Jack Link's | 286 | 35.7 g | 21.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Premium Beef Jerky Enjoy Gourmet Foods | 286 | 53.6 g | 10.7 g | 3.6 g |
| originals peppered beef jerky Dietz & Watson | 286 | 32.1 g | 21.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Smoked Beef Brisket Bites Wild Bills | 286 | 39.3 g | 14.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Organic beef jerkey Teriyaki Gold Emblem | 286 | 35.7 g | 21.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Beef Jerky crav'n FLAVOR | 286 | 46.4 g | 17.9 g | 1.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef Jerky?
100 g of Beef Jerky has 286 kcal. Serving, 28.0 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Beef Jerky high in protein?
Beef Jerky contains 35.7 g of protein per 100 g (71% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 28.0 g (28 g). About 58% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.6 g).
How many carbs are in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky has 17.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does Beef Jerky contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 14, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0098437244135. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 14, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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