Beef Jerky

Packaged product Meat John F. Martin & Sons

Beef Jerky contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g) provides about 70 kcal.

Roughly 60% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 6% 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 769 products.

100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for iron and 12% of the Daily Value for potassium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

250kcal per 100 g
35.7 gprotein
3.6 gcarbohydrates
8.9 gfat
70kcal in serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 250 kcal
Total fat L 8.9 g 11%
Saturated fat L 3.6 g 18%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 107 mg 36%
Sodium L 1,750 mg 76%
Total carbohydrates L 3.6 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 3.6 g
Added sugars L 3.6 g 7%
Protein L 35.7 g 71%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 28.6 mg2%
Iron L 3.6 mg20%
Potassium L 579 mg12%

% 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: 60%Carbohydrates: 6%Fat: 34%250kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 60%
  • Carbohydrates 6%
  • Fat 34%

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

Iron20%Potassium12%Calcium2%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein35.7 gbelow the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
  • Sugars3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 17.1 g)
  • Fat8.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 4.1 g)
  • Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1.8 g)
  • Sodium1,750 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,610 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal14.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
John F. Martin & Sons
Barcode
0046158532291
Label serving
1 portion (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, Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic, Spices, Sodium Nitrite

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

Ingredient guides: SaltSugarGarlic

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0046158532291. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 5, 2025. Imported November 12, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Beef Jerky?

100 g of Beef Jerky has 250 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g): about 70 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 portion, 28 g (28 g). About 60% 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 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 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 8.9 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 (20% DV) and potassium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?

100 g contains 1,750 mg of sodium, 76% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated July 5, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.