Beef Jerky
Packaged product Meat JACK LINK'S
Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 per container, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 31% from carbohydrates and 17% 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 18% of the Daily Value for iron and 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,860 mg | 81% |
| 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 | 35.7 g | 71% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 536 mg | 11% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 52%
- Carbohydrates 31%
- Fat 17%
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 gbelow the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
- Sugars21.4 gabove the median for meat (median 17.9 g)
- Fat5.4 gabove the median for meat (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gabove the median for meat (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium1,860 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,610 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
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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 | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 35.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fat | 5.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Sodium | 1,857 mg | 1,860 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- JACK LINK'S
- Barcode
- 0017082883919
- Quantity
- 3.25oz
- Label serving
- 1 per container (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, brown sugar, water, contains 2% or less of salt, beef stock, flavors, vinegar, soy sauce (wheat, soybeans, salt), hydrolyzed corn protein, yeast extract, maltodextrin, citric acid, cherry extract, bromelain (from pineapple).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet & hot beef jerky, sweet & hot Hy-Vee | 286 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Original Beef Mini Stick CHOMPS | 286 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
| teriyaki smokehouse beef jerky Kroger | 286 | 42.9 g | 21.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Peppered Beef Jerky Circle K | 286 | 46.4 g | 17.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Beef Jerky Great Value | 286 | 50 g | 21.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Beef Jerky Great Value | 286 | 46.4 g | 17.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Beef Jerky Great Value | 286 | 50 g | 17.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Turkey Jerky Kirkland | 286 | 35.7 g | 28.6 g | 3.6 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 286 kcal. Serving, 1 per container, 28 g (28 g): about 80 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), or 10 g in serving, 1 per container, 28 g (28 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below 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.
How much fat is in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% 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 (18% DV) and potassium (11% 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 23, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2675784. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 11, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0017082883919. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "BEEF JERKY". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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