Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky contains 268 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g) provides about 54 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from carbohydrates and 13% 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.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 268 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.7 g | 9% |
| Sodium L | 1,700 mg | 74% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 27.7 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 25.5 g | |
| Protein L | 30.2 g | 60% |
% 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 45%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 13%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein30.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fiber0.5 gabove the median for meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars25.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat3.9 gbelow the median for meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium1,700 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 268 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g): about 54 kcal.
Is Beef Jerky high in protein?
Beef Jerky contains 30.2 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 portion, 20 g (20 g). About 45% 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 27.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 25.5 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 3.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 1,700 mg of sodium, 74% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 27, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5060079657203. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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