Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from carbohydrates and 6% 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 21% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 2,110 mg | 92% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 21.4 g | |
| Protein L | 39.3 g | 79% |
| Vitamin C L | 8.6 mg | 10% |
| Calcium L | 71 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 3.9 mg | 21% |
% 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 37%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein39.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars21.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat1.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium2,110 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 39.3 g | 39.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Sodium | 2,107 mg | 2,110 mg |
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 250 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Beef Jerky high in protein?
Beef Jerky contains 39.3 g of protein per 100 g (79% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 1 portion, 28 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 25 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 21.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky contains 1.8 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 (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 2,110 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 May 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0070411613113. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 1, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2368162. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 7, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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