Beef jerky
Packaged product Meat Gold Emblem
Beef jerky contains 321 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from protein, with 38% from carbohydrates and 19% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 40,984 products.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 964 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 32.1 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 25 g | |
| Protein L | 35.7 g | 71% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 5.1 mg | 29% |
% 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 43%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 19%
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
- Protein35.7 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars25 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat7.1 gbelow the median for meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gabove the median for meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium964 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 1,430 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 | 321 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.1 g | 32.1 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 25 g |
| Sodium | 964 mg | 964 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Gold Emblem
- Barcode
- 0050428634158
- Category
- Meat
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 321 kcal.
Is Beef jerky high in protein?
Beef jerky contains 35.7 g of protein per 100 g (71% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.6 g).
How many carbs are in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 32.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 25 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky contains 7.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% 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 (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Beef jerky?
100 g contains 964 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 4, 2022. 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 1998511. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 18, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0050428634158. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 4, 2022. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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