Snacks
How much protein is in beef jerky?
Beef jerky has 33.2 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28.4 g) has 9.4 g of protein and 116 calories.
- Protein, 1 oz (28.4 g)
- 9.4 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 8.1 g
High protein density
Protein in beef jerky by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece, large (20 g) | 6.6 g | 82 | 2.2 g | 5.1 g |
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 9.4 g | 116 | 3.1 g | 7.3 g |
| 100 g | 33.2 g | 410 | 11 g | 25.6 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 33.2 g
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Fat
- 25.6 g
- Fibre
- 1.8 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 1780 mg
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- Popcorn (air-popped) 3.3 g protein per 100 cal
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FAQ
Is beef jerky high in protein?
Yes. With 8.1 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 72% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of beef jerky?
33.2 g, with 410 calories.
How much beef jerky gives you 30 g of protein?
About 90 g, for roughly 369 calories. That's about 3.2 servings of 1 oz.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 167536: "Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.