Beef jerky vs. Pork jerky vs. Venison/deer jerky
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Pork jerky has the most protein of the foods compared, at 35 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Beef jerky | Pork jerky | Venison/deer jerky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33.2 G | 35 G | 32.2 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.6 G | 24.7 G | 22.4 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11 G | 9.7 G | 14.7 G |
| Energy | 410 KCAL | 412 KCAL | 398 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 9 G | 9.8 G | 14.8 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.8 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 20 MG | 39 MG | 18 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 5.4 MG | 2.5 MG | 4.3 MG |
| Potassium, K | 597 MG | 426 MG | 391 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 1785 MG | 1810 MG | 2955 MG |
| Cholesterol | 48 MG | 137 MG | 129 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.8 G | 9.2 G | 9.6 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.