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Beef jerky
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks, chopped and formed
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 410 kcal —
- Protein 33 g 66%
- Carbohydrate 9.2 g 3%
- Fat 26 g 33%
- Saturated fat 11 g 54%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 9 g —
- Sodium 1785 mg 78%
- Cholesterol 48 mg 16%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.49 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 2.3 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 1.7 mg 11%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.16 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 134 µg 34%
- Vitamin B12 0.99 µg 41%
- Choline 109 mg 20%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 5.4 mg 30%
- Magnesium 51 mg 12%
- Phosphorus 407 mg 33%
- Potassium 597 mg 13%
- Zinc 8.1 mg 74%
- Copper 0.23 mg 25%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 10.7 µg 19%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 | 33 g | 9.2 g | 26 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 116 | 9.4 g | 2.6 g | 7.3 g |
| 1 × piece, large | 20 g | 82 | 6.6 g | 1.8 g | 5.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 232 | 19 g | 5.2 g | 15 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 58 | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 3.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 349 | 28 g | 7.8 g | 22 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 465 | 38 g | 10 g | 29 g |
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Questions about Beef jerky
How do you make beef jerky at home?
Slice lean beef across the grain into strips about 3–5 mm thick, and marinate them in the fridge. Heat the strips until the centre reaches 71 °C, then dry them in a dehydrator at about 60 °C until they are firm and leathery, not brittle.
Does beef jerky need cooking before you eat it?
Commercial beef jerky is ready to eat, so you can eat it straight from the packet. To soften it for a stew, soak it in warm water for 15–30 minutes, then add it to the pot.
How should you store beef jerky once the packet is open?
Seal it in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry place; refrigerate it if you have made it at home. Discard it if it becomes damp, mouldy or develops an off smell.
What can you eat with beef jerky?
Pair its chewy, savoury flavour with fruit, nuts or crackers for a snack. Chopped jerky also adds a smoky, salty bite to bean stews, soups and scrambled eggs.
Is beef jerky saltier than dried beef?
Yes. Beef jerky has 1785 mg of sodium per 100 g, compared with 2,790 mg in dried beef; a 28 g portion of jerky contains 500 mg.
How much protein is in a typical serving of beef jerky?
A typical 28 g serving provides 9.3 g of protein. It is also high in zinc, with 8.1 mg per 100 g.
Is beef jerky different from beef sticks?
Yes: jerky is sliced beef that has been seasoned and dried, while beef sticks are formed into sausage-like sticks. Beef sticks have 550 kcal and 49.6 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 410 kcal and 26 g in beef jerky.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167536 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
