Venison/deer jerky: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Meat
Venison/deer jerky contains 398 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 557 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 foods.
100 g provides 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 57% of the Daily Value for zinc and 40% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 398 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.4 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.6 g | 48% |
| Cholesterol C | 129 mg | 43% |
| Sodium C | 2,960 mg | 129% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 14.8 g | |
| Protein C | 32.2 g | 64% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.45 mg | 37% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.41 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.3 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.9 µg | 81% |
| Choline C | 123 mg | 22% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 4.3 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 253 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 391 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 6.2 mg | 57% |
| Copper C | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 14.9 µg | 27% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein32.2 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars14.8 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat22.4 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat9.6 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium2,960 mgin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water23.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.095 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 23.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork jerky Dried or dry | 412 | 35 g | 9.7 g | 24.7 g |
| Beef jerky Dried or dry | 410 | 33.2 g | 11 g | 25.6 g |
| Bacon, turkey, microwaved Cooked | 368 | 29.5 g | 4.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Turkey bacon, cooked Cooked | 368 | 29.5 g | 4.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Salami, Italian, pork and beef, dry, sliced, 50% less sodium Dried or dry | 350 | 21.8 g | 6.4 g | 26.4 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 337 | 31.1 g | 0 g | 22.7 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 346 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 24 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 338 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 23.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry venison/deer jerky?
100 g of dried or dry venison/deer jerky has 398 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 557 kcal. 1 strip or stick, 4" long (14 g): about 56 kcal.
Is dried or dry venison/deer jerky high in protein?
Dried or dry venison/deer jerky contains 32.2 g of protein per 100 g (64% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 45.1 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry venison/deer jerky?
Dried or dry venison/deer jerky has 14.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 14.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry venison/deer jerky?
Dried or dry venison/deer jerky contains 22.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.6 g is saturated (48% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry venison/deer jerky contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (81% DV), zinc (57% DV), Niacin (B3) (40% DV), Thiamin (B1) (37% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry venison/deer jerky?
100 g contains 2,960 mg of sodium, 129% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705915. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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