Beef Jerky
Packaged product Meat Gold Emblem
Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g, 1 onz (28.4 g) provides about 81 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 25% from carbohydrates and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (286 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 29% 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 L | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 1,960 mg | 85% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.9 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 14.3 g | |
| Protein L | 46.4 g | 93% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 5.1 mg | 29% |
% 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 64%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein46.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 39.3 g)
- Sugars14.3 gbelow the median for meat (median 17.9 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 3.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gabove the median for meat (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium1,960 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 1,615 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Gold Emblem
- Barcode
- 0060428508176
- Label serving
- 28 g (1 ONZ)
- Category
- Beef jerkies
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Original Jack Link | 286 | 46.4 g | 14.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Sweet & Hot Jack Link's | 286 | 50 g | 17.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Premium Cuts Beef Jerky, Peppered Jack Link's | 286 | 53.6 g | 14.3 g | 3.6 g |
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| Peppered Beef Jerky Circle K | 286 | 46.4 g | 17.9 g | 3.6 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 g, 1 onz (28.4 g): about 81 kcal.
Is Beef Jerky high in protein?
Beef Jerky contains 46.4 g of protein per 100 g (93% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.2 g in serving, 28 g, 1 onz (28.4 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 39.3 g).
How many carbs are in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky has 17.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 14.3 g of sugars. 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, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% 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 (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 1,960 mg of sodium, 85% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 4, 2024. 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 0060428508176. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 4, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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