Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from protein, with 12% from fat and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 202 kcal per 100 g across 39,064 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 | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 143 mg | 48% |
| Sodium L | 1,821 mg | 79% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 57.1 g | 114% |
% 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 83%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 12%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein57.1 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 3.2 g)
- Sodium1,821 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 350 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Bacon Bits Gold Label | 286 | 14.3 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
| Teriyaki Beef Jerky Jack Links | 286 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Originals organic classic beef jerky Dietz & Watson | 286 | 39.3 g | 14.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Jack links beef jerkey original Jack Link's | 286 | 39.3 g | 21.4 g | 0 g |
| Beef Jerky crav'n FLAVOR | 286 | 46.4 g | 17.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Olive Oil And Sea Salt Organic Sourdough Bites Gelson’s | 286 | 7.1 g | 50 g | 5.4 g |
| Beef Jerky Sprouts | 286 | 39.3 g | 28.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Teriyaki beef jerky Dietz & Watson | 286 | 35.7 g | 21.4 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 portion, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Beef Jerky high in protein?
Beef Jerky contains 57.1 g of protein per 100 g (114% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g). About 83% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 17.7 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 0 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 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 1,821 mg of sodium, 79% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated April 12, 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 0011924640074. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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