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Beef jerky
Beef jerky provides 323 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 35.5 g of protein. That is 91% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. 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 | 323 kcal | 305 +6% |
| Total fat | 17.7 g | 7 +154% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 2.2 +116% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.1 g | 20.4 −61% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 18.3 −91% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 0.8 +110% |
| Protein | 35.5 g | 39.1 −9% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 3.7 −58% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 881 Beef jerkies products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 44% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g 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
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Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0680474234356
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky contains 323 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Beef jerky healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 August 8, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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