USDA Survey

Beef jerky

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705860).

410
Calorieshigh density
33.2g
Proteinhigh · 66% DV
11.0g
Carbslow · 4% DV
25.6g
Fathigh · 33% DV

The verdict

Beef jerky is a protein standout — richer in protein than 98% of USDA whole foods.

33.2g
protein per 100g
Top 2%
protein vs USDA whole foods
410
calories per 100g
1.8g
fiber per 100g
FDA labeling rules →

Beef jerky contains 410 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 33.2g of protein, 25.6g of fat, and 11.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.8g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Beef jerky is catalogued there as FDC ID 2705860, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Beef jerky reads as high protein, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

At 410 calories per 100g, Beef jerky gets 32% of its calories from protein , 56% from fat , and 11% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

With 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100g (6% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (30% DV).

Note: at 1785mg per 100g (78% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 90g Amount per serving Calories 410 % Daily Value* Total Fat 26g 33% Saturated Fat 11g 54% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 48mg 16% Sodium 1785mg 78% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 9g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 33g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 5mg 30% Potassium 597mg 13% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

410
Calories per 100g

410 kcal = 21% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%21of 2,000 kcal
410 kcal = 21% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 33.2gF: 25.6gC: 11g
33.2g
Protein
66% DV
25.6g
Total Fat
33% DV
11.0g
Carbs
4% DV
1.8g
Fiber
6% DV
9.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
1785mg
Sodium
78% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Beef jerky ranks on protein

Its 33.2g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g — Beef jerky vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

33 Top 2% higher than 98% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Below this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). This entry sits in this band. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more USDA reference foods. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 11.0 G
4%
Energy 410.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.8 G
6%
Protein 33.2 G
66%
Total Sugars 9.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 25.6 G
33%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 23.4 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 109.1 MG
Folate, DFE 134.0 UG
Folate, food 134.0 UG
Folate, total 134.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 1.7 MG
Riboflavin 0.1 MG
Thiamin 0.2 MG
Vitamin B-12 1.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.2 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 2.3 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 20.0 MG
2%
Iron, Fe 5.4 MG
30%
Potassium, K 597.0 MG
13%
Sodium, Na 1785.0 MG
78%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.2 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 51.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 407.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 10.7 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.3 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.5 MG
Zinc, Zn 8.1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 48.0 MG
16%
Fatty acids, total saturated 10.8 G
54%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 11.3 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.0 G
MUFA 16:1 1.1 G
MUFA 18:1 10.1 G
MUFA 20:1 0.1 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 0.8 G
PUFA 18:3 0.2 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.0 G
SFA 12:0 0.2 G
SFA 14:0 0.8 G
SFA 16:0 5.7 G
SFA 18:0 3.9 G
SFA 4:0 0.0 G
SFA 6:0 0.0 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Beef jerky delivers 33.2g of protein per 100g — more than 98% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 410 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 30% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, high sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Pork jerky

Survey
412 cal
P: 35gF: 24.73gC: 9.73g

Venison/deer jerky

Survey
398 cal
P: 32.2gF: 22.41gC: 14.72g

Pepperoni, reduced fat

Survey
378 cal
P: 21.07gF: 31.65gC: 0.72g

Salami, NFS

Survey
378 cal
P: 21.07gF: 31.65gC: 0.72g

Salami, made from any type of meat, reduced sodium

Survey
378 cal
P: 21.07gF: 31.65gC: 0.72g

Pork, roll

Survey
329 cal
P: 13.07gF: 28.39gC: 4.49g

→ Compare Beef jerky side-by-side with Pork jerky and Venison/deer jerky

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Beef jerky? ▼
Beef jerky contains 410 calories per 100g. It has 33.2g of protein, 25.6g of fat, and 11.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Beef jerky? ▼
Per 100g, Beef jerky has 33.2g protein (32% of calories), 25.6g fat, and 11.0g carbs. Fiber: 1.8g. Sugar: 9.0g.
How much sodium is in Beef jerky? ▼
Beef jerky contains 1785mg of sodium per 100g, which is 78% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Beef jerky high in fiber? ▼
Beef jerky contains 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 6% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Beef jerky keto-friendly? ▼
Beef jerky has 11.0g of carbs per 100g (11% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Beef jerky good for a diet? ▼
Beef jerky has 410 calories per 100g. With 33.2g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 25.6g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Beef jerky? ▼
Beef jerky is notably rich in Iron, Fe (30% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Beef jerky compare to other foods? ▼
Beef jerky provides 410 calories and 33.2g protein per 100g. That is 12 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705860) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.