Beef jerky: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Meat
Beef jerky contains 410 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, pieces (90 g) provides about 369 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 foods.
100 g provides 74% of the Daily Value for zinc, 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 34% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 410 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 25.6 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat C | 10.8 g | 54% |
| Cholesterol C | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 1,780 mg | 77% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 9 g | |
| Protein C | 33.2 g | 66% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 134 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.99 µg | 41% |
| Choline C | 109 mg | 20% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium C | 51 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus C | 407 mg | 33% |
| Potassium C | 597 mg | 13% |
| Zinc C | 8.1 mg | 74% |
| Copper C | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Selenium C | 10.7 µg | 19% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein33.2 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0 g)
- Sugars9 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat25.6 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat10.8 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,780 mgin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water23.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.81 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.82 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 23.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 134 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork jerky Dried or dry | 412 | 35 g | 9.7 g | 24.7 g |
| Venison/deer jerky Dried or dry | 398 | 32.2 g | 14.7 g | 22.4 g |
| Bacon, turkey, microwaved Cooked | 368 | 29.5 g | 4.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Turkey bacon, cooked Cooked | 368 | 29.5 g | 4.2 g | 25.9 g |
| Salami, Italian, pork and beef, dry, sliced, 50% less sodium Dried or dry | 350 | 21.8 g | 6.4 g | 26.4 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 346 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 24 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 337 | 31.1 g | 0 g | 22.7 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 342 | 29.4 g | 0 g | 24 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry beef jerky?
100 g of dried or dry beef jerky has 410 kcal. 1 cup, pieces (90 g): about 369 kcal. 1 Big Jerk (6.7 g): about 27 kcal. 1 Slim Jim (9.6 g): about 39 kcal.
Is dried or dry beef jerky high in protein?
Dried or dry beef jerky contains 33.2 g of protein per 100 g (66% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 29.9 g in 1 cup, pieces (90 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry beef jerky?
Dried or dry beef jerky has 11 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry beef jerky?
Dried or dry beef jerky contains 25.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.8 g is saturated (54% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry beef jerky contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (74% DV), Vitamin B12 (41% DV), Folate (B9) (34% DV), phosphorus (33% DV) and iron (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry beef jerky?
100 g contains 1,780 mg of sodium, 77% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705860. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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