Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g.
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 and 12% of the Daily Value for potassium.
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 | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 2,210 mg | 96% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 17.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Protein L | 35.7 g | 71% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 4.3 mg | 24% |
| Potassium L | 571 mg | 12% |
% 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)
- Sugars17.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium2,210 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 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 | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Sodium | 2,214 mg | 2,210 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 286 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). 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, including 0 g of fiber and 17.9 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 (24% DV) and potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 2,210 mg of sodium, 96% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated November 6, 2022. 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 0046567044637. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 6, 2022. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2378274. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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