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Beef jerky
Beef jerky provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 25 g of sugars and 32.1 g of protein. That is 36% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Beef jerkies category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 306 −7% |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 7 −49% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 2.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g | 20.4 +40% |
| Total sugars | 25 g | 18.3 +36% |
| Protein | 32.1 g | 39.2 −18% |
| Salt | 4.5 g | 3.7 +20% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 879 Beef jerkies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other beef jerkies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0072045300483
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky contains 286 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 25 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). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 27, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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