Beef jerky
Beef jerky contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from protein, with 27% from carbohydrates and 12% from fat (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 697 products.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for iron and 10% 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 | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium L | 964 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 17.9 g | |
| Protein L | 39.3 g | 79% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Potassium L | 482 mg | 10% |
% 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 27%
- 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
Nutritional insights
- Protein39.3 gabove the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
- Sugars17.9 gabove the median for 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)
- Sodium964 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,610 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 250 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 39.3 g | 39.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Sodium | 964 mg | 964 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Meijer
- Barcode
- 0708820189072
- Label serving
- 1 ONZ (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, water, sugar, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), apple cider vinegar, salt, natural flavorings, paprika, natural smoke flavoring.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Archer | 250 | 32.1 g | 21.4 g | 1.8 g |
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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 250 kcal. Serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Beef jerky high in protein?
Beef jerky contains 39.3 g of protein per 100 g (79% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g). About 60% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 39.3 g).
How many carbs are in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 17.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 17.9 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 (14% DV) and potassium (10% 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 April 22, 2020. 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 2637032. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 3, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0708820189072. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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