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Beef jerky calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of beef jerky contains 410 calories, with 33.2 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrate and 25.6 g of fat. It provides 1.8 g of fiber and 9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 33% Carbs 11% Fat 56%
How beef jerky compares
Per 100 g, against the closest snacks in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef jerky | 410 kcal | 33.2 g | 11 g | 25.6 g |
| Balance original bar | 415 kcal | 28 g | 48.7 g | 12 g |
| Kashi TLC chewy granola bar | 429 kcal | 18.6 g | 53.3 g | 15.7 g |
| Soy chip | 385 kcal | 26.5 g | 53.2 g | 7.4 g |
| Rice-based oriental mix | 506 kcal | 17.3 g | 51.6 g | 25.6 g |
Nutrition facts for beef jerky
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Protein | 33.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g |
| Fat | 25.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.9 g |
| Salt | 4.5 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in beef jerky
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 8.1 mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99 µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 407 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Choline | 109 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 10.7 µg | 19% |
| Potassium | 597 mg | 13% |
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Calories in common beef jerky servings
How many calories in a portion of beef jerky — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece, large (20 g) | 82 kcal | 6.6 g | 2.2 g | 5.1 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 114.8 kcal | 9.3 g | 3.1 g | 7.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 410 kcal | 33 g | 11 g | 26 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 410 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in beef jerky?
Beef jerky contains 33.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in beef jerky?
Beef jerky contains 9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is beef jerky a good source of protein?
Beef jerky provides 33.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 33% of its calories come from protein.
Are these beef jerky calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #167536 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
