Beef Jerky
Beef Jerky by Matador provides 989 kcal per 100 g, with 89.3 g of sugars. That is 387% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Beef jerkies category and comes in a 28 g pack. Contains: beef, gluten, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 28.000000000000004g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 989 kcal | 277 kcal | 306 +223% | |
| Total fat | 19.1 g | 5.3 g | 7% | 7 +173% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 2.3 +183% |
| Carbohydrates | 89.3 g | 25 g | 9% | 20.4 +337% |
| Total sugars | 89.3 g | 25 g | 18.3 +387% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 3.7 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 880 Beef jerkies products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sodium-free
- 4 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other beef jerkies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
BEEF, SUGAR, SALT, LESS THAN 2% FRUCTOSE, FLAVORING, SOY SAUCE POWDER (WHEAT, SOYBEAN, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, WATER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
- Allergens
- BeefGlutenSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 28 g
- Serving size
- 28.000000000000004g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400297554
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky contains 989 kcal per 100 g and about 277 kcal per serving (28.000000000000004g).
How much sugar is in Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky has 89.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Beef Jerky healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Beef Jerky vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Beef Jerky contain?
According to the label data it contains: Beef, Gluten, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 23, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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