Beef Jerky

Packaged product Meat Food lion

Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.

Roughly 47% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from carbohydrates and 12% 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 21% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Beef Jerky by Food lion, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
286kcal per 100 g
32.1 gprotein
28.6 gcarbohydrates
3.6 gfat
80kcal in serving, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 71 mg 24%
Sodium L 1,790 mg 78%
Total carbohydrates L 28.6 g 10%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 25 g
Added sugars L 3.6 g 7%
Protein L 32.1 g 64%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 3.9 mg21%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% 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: 47%Carbohydrates: 42%Fat: 12%286kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 47%
  • Carbohydrates 42%
  • Fat 12%

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

Iron21%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin D0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Calcium0%Magnesium0%Phosphorus0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein32.1 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 39.3 g)
  • Sugars25 gin the top 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)
  • Sodium1,790 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,610 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal11.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (2)
Caffeine L0 mg
Vitamin A, IU L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 286 kcal286 kcal
Protein 32.1 g32.1 g
Carbohydrates 28.6 g28.6 g
Fat 3.6 g3.6 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 25 g25 g
Sodium 1,786 mg1,790 mg

Product details

Brand
Food lion
Barcode
0035826107824
Quantity
3 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, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, FLAVORS, SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID. Contains: WHEAT, SOY.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SugarSaltYeast

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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 32.1 g of protein per 100 g (64% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 28 g (28 g). About 47% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 39.3 g).

How many carbs are in Beef Jerky?

Beef Jerky has 28.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 25 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 (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?

100 g contains 1,790 mg of sodium, 78% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 25, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 1952187. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 6, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0035826107824. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 25, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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