Calories in beef jerky
Chopped and formed. 410 kcal (1,715 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Beef jerky is dried, seasoned beef, and this chopped-and-formed type is made from minced meat pressed into strips. Drying removes most of the water, leaving 410 kcal (1715 kJ) per 100 g. Protein is high at 33.2 g, but in this product fat supplies more of the energy, about 56%, and sodium is very high at 1785 mg per 100 g.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 28.4 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 116 kcal | – |
| Energy | 486 kJ | – |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated | 3.08 g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated | 3.2 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.29 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 2.55 g | – |
| Fibre | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Water | 6.6 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.085 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.139 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.044 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.046 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 38 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.281 µg | 12% |
| Choline | 30.9 mg | 6% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 5.7 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 14.5 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 115.4 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 169.2 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 506 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.031 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3 µg | 6% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 116 | 486 | 9.4 | 3.1 | 7.3 |
| 1 large piece | 20 | 82 | 343 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 5.1 |
Things worth knowing
- One ounce (28 g) has about 116 kcal (486 kJ) and 9.4 g of protein. A single large piece (20 g) is about 82 kcal (343 kJ).
- An ounce carries about 506 mg of sodium, roughly 22% of the Daily Value, so a few ounces add up quickly.
- Jerky also contains sugar from its marinade, about 9 g per 100 g in this USDA entry. Sweet and teriyaki flavours can be higher.
- Drying concentrates the energy: with only about 23% water left, jerky has several times the calories of fresh lean beef, which USDA lists at about 117 kcal per 100 g for raw lean strip steak.
Converting these figures
One 1 oz of beef jerky is 116 kcal, which is 486 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 58 g of beef jerky to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 19002. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.