Original Beef Jerky
Original Beef Jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from carbohydrates and 6% 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.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 1,750 mg | 76% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 17.9 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 17.9 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 46.4 g | 93% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 6.4 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 68%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein46.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 17.6 g)
- Sugars17.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat1.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium1,750 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
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 | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 46.4 g | 46.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Sodium | 1,750 mg | 1,750 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
BEEF, WATER, BROWN SUGAR, CORN SYRUP. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, FLAVORINGS, CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SODIUM NITRITE.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Original Beef Jerky?
100 g of Original Beef Jerky has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.
Is Original Beef Jerky high in protein?
Original Beef Jerky contains 46.4 g of protein per 100 g (93% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g). About 68% 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 Original Beef Jerky?
Original 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 Original Beef Jerky?
Original Beef Jerky contains 1.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Original Beef Jerky contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Original Beef Jerky?
100 g contains 1,750 mg of sodium, 76% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated November 16, 2025. 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 2062742. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated December 19, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041415201804. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 16, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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