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Beef jerky
Beef jerky provides 244 kcal per 100 g, with 3 g of sugars and 50 g of protein. That is 84% less 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 40 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 11 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 244 kcal | 27 kcal | 306 −20% | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 0.4 g | 1% | 7 −43% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 0.2 g | 1% | 2.3 −11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 0.3 g | 0% | 20.4 −85% |
| Total sugars | 3 g | 0.3 g | 18.3 −84% | |
| Added sugars | 3 g | 0.3 g | 1% | 9.2 −67% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Protein | 50 g | 5.5 g | 11% | 39.2 +28% |
| Salt | 4 g | 0.4 g | 3.7 +8% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, 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.
Ingredients
Rindfleisch, Salz, Zucker, Gewürzzubereitung, Traubenzucker, Maltodextrin, isoliertes Soja-protein, Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure, Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 40 g
- Serving size
- 11 g
- Sold in
- Switzerland
- Barcode
- 7640154730014
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky contains 244 kcal per 100 g and about 27 kcal per serving (11 g).
How much sugar is in Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 3 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 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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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