Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky contains 214 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from protein, with 16% from fat and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 286 kcal per 100 g across 697 products.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 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 | 214 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,860 mg | 81% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 39.3 g | 79% |
| Vitamin A L | 214 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| 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 77%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 16%
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 gabove the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 17.9 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium1,860 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,610 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 714 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 | 214 kcal | 214 kcal |
| Protein | 39.3 g | 39.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,857 mg | 1,860 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Dusty's
- Barcode
- 0786381918768
- Label serving
- 1 ONZ (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, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate; less than 1/10 of 1% as a preservative), worcestershire sauce (vinegar, molasses, high fructose corn syrup, anchovies, water, onions, salt, garlic, tamarind concentrate, cloves, natural flavorings, chili pepper extract), liquid smoke, crushed red pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic salt, sodium nitrite, and sprayed with potassium sorbate to ensure quality.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fashioned Beef Jerky Old Trapper Smoked Products | 214 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 0 g |
| Beef jerky Old Trapper Smoked Products Inc. | 214 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 0 g |
| Organic prairie, beef jerky, medium smoky chipotle Organic Prairie | 214 | 35.7 g | 3.6 g | 7.1 g |
| Real Beef Jerky Dusty's | 214 | 39.3 g | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Beef Jerky Intermountain Natural Llc | 214 | 39.3 g | 7.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Hickory Smoked Teriyaki Beef Jerky Pony Express | 214 | 46.4 g | 3.6 g | 5.4 g |
| Beef Jerky Old Trapper | 214 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 0 g |
| Beef Jerky Old Trapper | 214 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 1.8 g |
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 214 kcal. Serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g): about 60 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 onz, 28 g (28 g). About 77% 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 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 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 Vitamin A (24% DV) and iron (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 1,860 mg of sodium, 81% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 1891607. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 5, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0786381918768. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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