Beef jerky
Beef jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from carbohydrates and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (286 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 30% of the Daily Value for iron and 16% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| 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 | 89.3 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,786 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 21.4 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 21.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Protein L | 42.9 g | 86% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Potassium L | 750 mg | 16% |
% 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 59%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- 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
- Protein42.9 gabove the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
- Sugars21.4 gabove the median for meat (median 17.9 g)
- Fat3.6 gbelow the median for meat (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium1,786 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,610 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Crav’n
- Barcode
- 0036800499157
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Label serving
- 28 g
- Category
- Beef jerkies
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
BEEF, BEEF BROTH, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SOY SAUCE, FRUCTOSE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, MALTODEXTRIN, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, SODIUM NITRITE.
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. Serving, 28 g (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 serving, 28 g (28 g). About 59% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 39.3 g).
How many carbs are in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 21.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 21.4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
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 (30% DV) and potassium (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef jerky?
100 g contains 1,786 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 18, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0036800499157. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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