Beef, cured, dried: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Meat
Beef, cured, dried contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 10 slices (28 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from protein, with 11% from fat and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 66% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 59% of the Daily Value for selenium and 45% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol M | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 2,790 mg | 121% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 2.7 g | |
| Protein M | 31.1 g | 62% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.2 mg | 32% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.57 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.6 µg | 66% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 181 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 235 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 4.9 mg | 45% |
| Copper C | 0.074 mg | 8% |
| Manganese C | 0.017 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium C | 32.4 µg | 59% |
| Fluoride C | 8.4 µg |
% 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 81%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- 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
- Protein31.1 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars2.7 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.95 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium2,790 mgin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.84 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.07 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.3 g |
| Leucine C | 2.3 g |
| Lysine C | 2.4 g |
| Methionine C | 0.75 g |
| Cystine C | 0.37 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.92 g |
| Valine C | 1.4 g |
| Arginine C | 1.9 g |
| Histidine C | 0.92 g |
| Alanine C | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 2.6 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.3 g |
| Glycine C | 1.8 g |
| Proline C | 1.4 g |
| Serine C | 1.1 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0.3 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 | 0.055 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.59 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.76 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (11)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 1 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water M | 53.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 10.4 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 640 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Betaine C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, deer, top round, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 152 | 31.5 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 156 | 31.1 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Game meat, elk, round, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 156 | 30.9 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Game meat, elk, cooked, roasted Cooked | 146 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| Game meat, deer, loin, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 150 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Veal, leg, top round, cap off, cutlet, boneless, cooked, grilled Cooked | 151 | 31.9 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Gizzard | 153 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Venison, steak | 149 | 30 g | 0 g | 2.4 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 beef?
100 g of dried or dry beef has 153 kcal. 10 slices (28 g): about 43 kcal.
Is dried or dry beef high in protein?
Dried or dry beef contains 31.1 g of protein per 100 g (62% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.7 g in 10 slices (28 g). About 81% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry beef?
Dried or dry beef has 2.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry beef?
Dried or dry beef contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.95 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (66% DV), selenium (59% DV), zinc (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (32% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry beef?
100 g contains 2,790 mg of sodium, 121% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, cured, dried has 153 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170604. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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