Jerky
1,341 products · 371 brands
USDA's branded food database lists 1,341 jerky products from 371 brands; the median has 286 calories, 17.9 g of sugars, 37.1 g of protein and 1,643 mg of sodium per 100 g. The most common serving is 28 g (979 labels).
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
The leader on each nutrient
There is no single healthiest jerky product in the data: each nutrient has its own leader, per 100 g (in single-serve aisles, "most" rankings go by the serving as sold). Each row opens its full ranking.
| Ranking | Product | Its value |
|---|---|---|
| Most protein | Natural Style Beef Jerky, Mild (Mingua Beef Jerky)One of 6 products at this value; the tie is broken by fewer calories. | 64.3 g per 100 g |
| Least sugar | Natural Carne Seca Beef Jerky (Vigil's Beef Jerky)One of 95 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 0 g per 100 g |
| Least sodium | Filet Mignon Beef Jerky, Maple Bourbon Churro (Three Jerks) | 375 mg per 100 g |
| Fewest calories | Beef Jerky Bourbon Whiskey (Boozy Jerky)One of 7 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 140 calories per 100 g |
| Most fiber | Shiitake Mushroom Jerky (Far West Fungi)One of 9 products at this value; the tie is broken by fewer calories. | 10.7 g per 100 g |
| Fewest net carbs | Mild Slow-dried Old-fashioned Jerky (No Man's Land Beef Jerky)One of 2 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 1.8 g per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; 1,341 products, one per UPC.
How jerky products are spread
Half of all jerky products have between 12.4 g and 25.0 g of sugars per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Lowest quarter up to | Median | Highest quarter from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 | 286 | 321 |
| Sugars | 12.4 g | 17.9 g | 25.0 g |
| Protein | 35.4 g | 37.1 g | 42.9 g |
| Sodium | 1,143 mg | 1,643 mg | 1,964 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; quartiles computed by GetFoodFacts.
How many are at or under FDA's claim lines, per labeled serving
| FDA threshold (per labeled serving) | Products | Share |
|---|---|---|
| "Low calorie": 40 calories or less per serving* | 1 of 1,341 | 0% |
| "High in fiber": 5.6 g or more per serving | 7 of 1,302 | 1% |
| "High in protein": 10 g or more per serving | 705 of 1,336 | 53% |
| "Low sodium": 140 mg or less per serving* | 14 of 1,340 | 1% |
| "Sugar free": less than 0.5 g per serving | 113 of 1,312 | 9% |
Source: 21 CFR 101.54, 101.60 and 101.61 (ecfr.gov). * Also per 50 g when a serving is 30 g or less; a product in a meal or entree category with a serving of 6 oz or more stands in for FDA's meal and main-dish products and is tested per 100 g: 140 mg of sodium, 120 calories (101.61(b)(5), 101.60(b)(3)). Counted per labeled serving, which since 2016 follows FDA's reference amounts for most products; the counts are not findings that any label complies; the protein line is before FDA's protein-quality correction (fda.gov).
Brands with the most jerky products
| Brand | Products |
|---|---|
| Jack Link's | 94 |
| Oberto | 48 |
| Krave | 28 |
| Country Archer | 22 |
| World Kitchens | 18 |
| Great Value | 18 |
| Cattleman's Cut | 18 |
| Bridgford | 18 |
Every jerky product, A to Z
- 3 Pepper Jalapeno Beef JerkyBig Win · 286 calories per 100 g
- 7 Alram Old Style Beef Jerky, 7 Alarm Old StyleGlenwood · 321 calories per 100 g
- Alaska Seafood, Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Wild Caught Salmon Jerky, OriginalAlaska Seafood · 321 calories per 100 g
- Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, PepperedAlaska's Best · 250 calories per 100 g
- Alaska's Best, King Salmon Jerky, TeriyakiAlaska's Best · 250 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Beef JerkyCountry Archer · 179 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Beef JerkyHarvest Private Reserve · 321 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Beef Jerky, PepperedCedar Hills · 321 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Beef Jerky, Sweet 'n SpicyCedar Hills · 321 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Beef Jerky, TeriyakiCedar Hills · 429 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Teriyaki Beef JerkyOberto · 286 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Turkey Jerky, Orange GingerPure Provisions · 214 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Turkey Jerky, OriginalGolden Valley Natural · 214 calories per 100 g
- All Natural* Beef Jerky, Old Fashioned, Natural SmokeOberto · 286 calories per 100 g
- All Natural* Beef Jerky, Pale AleOberto · 286 calories per 100 g
- All-natural Turkey Jerky, Basil CitrusKrave · 286 calories per 100 g
- Aloha Teriyaki Beef JerkyLawless Jerky · 286 calories per 100 g
- American Angus Beef Jerky Black PepperFirecreek Jerky · 286 calories per 100 g
- American Angus Beef Jerky, OriginalFirecreek Jerky · 250 calories per 100 g
- American Wagyu Beef JerkySnake River Farms · 464 calories per 100 g
- Applewood Bbq Mushroom JerkyPan's · 367 calories per 100 g
- Applewood Smoked Bacon JerkyOberto · 464 calories per 100 g
- Applewood Smoked Beef JerkyPony Express · 321 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Beef JerkyFusion Jerky · 321 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Beef Jerky, Basil CitrusFusion Jerky · 321 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Beef Jerky, Chipotle LimeFusion Jerky · 321 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Beef Jerky, Original HickoryFusion Jerky · 321 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Chicken Jerky, Lemon PepperFusion Jerky · 286 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Pork Jerky, Grilled Island TeriyakiFusion Jerky · 250 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Turkey Jerky, Rosemary CitrusFusion Jerky · 250 calories per 100 g
- Asian Inspired Five Spice Pork JerkyPerky Jerky · 250 calories per 100 g
- Atlantic Cajun Salmon Jerky, Hot SmokedSuperior Select · 250 calories per 100 g
- Baby Blue's B-b-q Beef Jerky, Baby Blue's B-b-qRighteous Felon · 214 calories per 100 g
- Baby Blue's Bbq Beef JerkyRighteous Felon · 214 calories per 100 g
- Bacon & Cornbread Crisps, Bacon JerkyFarmer's Pantry · 429 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, Applewood SmokedOberto · 464 calories per 100 g
- Bacon JerkyHy-vee · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon JerkyCb Old Country Store · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, Hickory SmokedBridgford · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, JalapenoOberto · 464 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, MapleJack Link's · 464 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, Maple FlavoredTrail's Best · 429 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, OriginalNice! · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, SmokeEssential Everyday · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, SmokedTeam Realtree · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Jerky, SrirachaChef's Cut · 500 calories per 100 g
- Ball Park, the Flame Grilled Beef Jerky, Bourbon BbqBall Park · 286 calories per 100 g
- Ball Park, the Flame Grilled Beef Jerky, OriginalBall Park · 286 calories per 100 g
- Ball Park, the Flame Grilled Beef Jerky, OriginalBall Park · 286 calories per 100 g
- Ball Park, the Flame Grilled Beef Jerky, Peppered SmokeBall Park · 286 calories per 100 g
- Ball Park, the Flame Grilled Beef Jerky, TeriyakiBall Park · 321 calories per 100 g
- Ball Park, the Flame Grilled Pork Jerky, BarbecueBall Park · 321 calories per 100 g
- Barbecue Flavor Turkey JerkyRaley's · 321 calories per 100 g
- Barbecue Mesquite Flavored Beef JerkyCollege Dawgs · 161 calories per 100 g
- Barbecue Pork JerkyBall Park · 321 calories per 100 g
- Barbecue Sweet & Tangy Mushroom JerkyNew York Mushroom Co · 143 calories per 100 g
- Barbeque Bison JerkyPure Jerky · 321 calories per 100 g
- Basil Citrus Turkey JerkyKrave · 321 calories per 100 g
- Bass Pro Shops, Uncle Buck's, Sweet Maple Glazed Bacon Jerky!Bass Pro Shops · 429 calories per 100 g
- Bbq Flavored Pork Jerky Uncured BaconPrivate Selection · 321 calories per 100 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov