Beef jerky is dried meat that has been cured and seasoned.

How many calories are in beef jerky?

There are approximately 410 calories in a 100g serving of beef jerky.

Is beef jerky healthy?

It's high in protein but can be high in sodium, so moderation is key.

Snacks

Beef jerky is a high-protein, low-carb snack made from dried and cured beef.

Por 100 g

410 kcal

1 oz (28g)

116 kcal

(28 g)

Proteína	Hidratos de carbono	Gordura
33 g / 100g	3 g / 100g	30 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 32% · Carbs 3% · Fat 65%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 oz (28g) (28 g, 116 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 oz (28g) takes about 28 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Beef Jerky is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 350 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Coconut Banana Energy Bites	150	3 g
Savory Potato Waffles	250	3 g
Beef Jerky	410	33 g
Chocolate Hazelnut Energy Bites	450	10 g
Cinnamon Almond Granola	450	10 g
Pineapple Coconut Granola	450	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

7/10

A high-protein snack option, but watch for sodium levels.

What is beef jerky?: Beef jerky is dried meat that has been cured and seasoned.
How many calories are in beef jerky?: There are approximately 410 calories in a 100g serving of beef jerky.
Is beef jerky healthy?: It's high in protein but can be high in sodium, so moderation is key.

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