Beef Jerky
Packaged product Snacks JACK LINK'S
Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 ONZ (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 22% from carbohydrates and 12% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in snacks on FoodFactly, where the median is 455 kcal per 100 g across 3,083 products.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 1,790 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 14.3 g | |
| Protein L | 42.9 g | 86% |
| 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 66%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 12%
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
- Protein42.9 gin the top quarter of snacks (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 0.6 g)
- Sugars14.3 gabove the median for snacks (median 4.8 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 22.9 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of snacks (median 5 g)
- Sodium1,790 mgin the top quarter of snacks (median 1,030 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- JACK LINK'S
- Barcode
- 0017082874634
- Label serving
- 1 ONZ
- Category
- Other Snacks
Ingredients
BEEF, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, LESS THAN 2% FLAVORING, DRIED SRIRACHA SAUCE [(AGED CAYENNE PEPPERS, VINEGAR, GARLIC, TOMATO POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN], HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS ORANGE OIL.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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. 1 ONZ (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Beef Jerky high in protein?
Beef Jerky contains 42.9 g of protein per 100 g (86% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in 1 ONZ (28 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other snacks, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky has 14.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 14.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% 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 1,790 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 14, 2017. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2073094. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "BEEF JERKY". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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