Beef jerky

Packaged product Meat Old Trapper Smoked Products Inc.

Beef jerky contains 247 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28.35 g (28.4 g) provides about 70 kcal.

Roughly 65% of its calories come from protein, with 35% from carbohydrates and 0% 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 769 products.

100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for iron.

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

Beef jerky by Old Trapper Smoked Products  Inc., product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
247kcal per 100 g
39.3 gprotein
21.4 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
70kcal in serving, 28.35 g (28.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 247 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat not reported
Cholesterol L 35.3 mg 12%
Sodium L 2,110 mg 92%
Total carbohydrates L 21.4 g 8%
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars L 17.9 g
Protein L 39.3 g 79%
Iron L 3.9 mg21%

% 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: 65%Carbohydrates: 35%247kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 65%
  • Carbohydrates 35%

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

Iron21%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein39.3 gabove the median for meat (median 39.3 g)
  • Sugars17.9 gabove the median for meat (median 17.1 g)
  • Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 4.1 g)
  • Sodium2,110 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 1,610 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal15.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Old Trapper Smoked Products Inc.
Barcode
0079694222043
Label serving
28.35 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, brown sugar, water, salt, flavorings, hydrolyzed corn protein, vinegar, sodium nitrite.

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

Ingredient guides: SugarSaltVinegar

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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 0079694222043. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 15, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Beef jerky?

100 g of Beef jerky has 247 kcal. Serving, 28.35 g (28.4 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 11.1 g in serving, 28.35 g (28.4 g). About 65% 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 21.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 17.9 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 0 g of fat per 100 g.

What vitamins and minerals does Beef jerky contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Beef jerky?

100 g contains 2,110 mg of sodium, 92% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated August 15, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.