USDA Survey

Venison/deer jerky

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705915).

398
Caloriesmoderate density
32.2g
Proteinhigh · 64% DV
14.7g
Carbsmoderate · 5% DV
22.4g
Fathigh · 29% DV

The verdict

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

32.2g
protein per 100g
Top 2%
protein vs USDA whole foods
398
calories per 100g
14.8g
sugar per 100g
FDA labeling rules →

Venison/deer jerky contains 398 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 32.2g of protein, 22.4g of fat, and 14.7g of carbohydrates per 100g. 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. Venison/deer jerky is catalogued there as FDC ID 2705915, 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, Venison/deer 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 398 calories per 100g, Venison/deer jerky gets 32% of its calories from protein , 51% from fat , and 15% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (24% DV).

Note: at 2955mg per 100g (128% 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 14g Amount per serving Calories 398 % Daily Value* Total Fat 22g 29% Saturated Fat 10g 48% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 129mg 43% Sodium 2955mg 128% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 15g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 32g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 18mg 1% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 391mg 8% * 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

398
Calories per 100g

398 kcal = 20% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%20of 2,000 kcal
398 kcal = 20% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 32.2gF: 22.41gC: 14.72g
32.2g
Protein
64% DV
22.4g
Total Fat
29% DV
14.7g
Carbs
5% DV
14.8g
Sugar
no FDA DV
2955mg
Sodium
128% DV

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

Where Venison/deer jerky ranks on protein

Its 32.2g 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 — Venison/deer jerky vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

32 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

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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 14.7 G
5%
Energy 398.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G
0%
Protein 32.2 G
64%
Total Sugars 14.8 G
Total lipid (fat) 22.4 G
29%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 23.4 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 122.8 MG
Folate, DFE 6.0 UG
Folate, food 6.0 UG
Folate, total 6.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 6.3 MG
Riboflavin 0.4 MG
Thiamin 0.4 MG
Vitamin B-12 1.9 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.3 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.8 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 18.0 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 4.3 MG
24%
Potassium, K 391.0 MG
8%
Sodium, Na 2955.0 MG
128%
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 26.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 253.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 14.9 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.3 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.7 MG
Zinc, Zn 6.2 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 129.0 MG
43%
Fatty acids, total saturated 9.6 G
48%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 7.3 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.9 G
MUFA 16:1 0.5 G
MUFA 18:1 6.6 G
MUFA 20:1 0.1 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 1.5 G
PUFA 18:3 0.3 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.1 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 0.0 G
SFA 14:0 0.5 G
SFA 16:0 4.8 G
SFA 18:0 4.0 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

  • Venison/deer jerky delivers 32.2g of protein per 100g — more than 98% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 398 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 24% 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.

Beef jerky

Survey
410 cal
P: 33.2gF: 25.6gC: 11g

Pork jerky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Venison/deer jerky? ▼
Venison/deer jerky contains 398 calories per 100g. It has 32.2g of protein, 22.4g of fat, and 14.7g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Venison/deer jerky? ▼
Per 100g, Venison/deer jerky has 32.2g protein (32% of calories), 22.4g fat, and 14.7g carbs. Sugar: 14.8g.
How much sodium is in Venison/deer jerky? ▼
Venison/deer jerky contains 2955mg of sodium per 100g, which is 128% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Venison/deer jerky keto-friendly? ▼
Venison/deer jerky has 14.7g of carbs per 100g (15% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Venison/deer jerky good for a diet? ▼
Venison/deer jerky has 398 calories per 100g. With 32.2g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 22.4g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Venison/deer jerky? ▼
Venison/deer jerky is notably rich in Iron, Fe (24% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Venison/deer jerky compare to other foods? ▼
Venison/deer jerky provides 398 calories and 32.2g 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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Data Sources & Methodology

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

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705915) — 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.