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Jerky nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Jerky

Jerky
Glycemic index ⓘ Jerky can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs.
Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 410
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 9.2 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 piece, large (20 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 17.2 (acidic)
TOP 2% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 98% of foods
TOP 2% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 98% of foods
TOP 10% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 90% of foods
TOP 10% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
TOP 10% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 90% of foods

Jerky calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 410
Calories in 1 oz 116 28.35 g
Calories in 1 piece, large 82 20 g
Calories in 1 oz 116 28.35 g

Jerky Glycemic index (GI)

Jerky can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs.
Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59% 60%
Calcium: 20 mg of 1,000 mg 2%
Iron: 5.42 mg of 8 mg 68%
Magnesium: 51 mg of 420 mg 12%
Phosphorus: 407 mg of 700 mg 58%
Potassium: 597 mg of 3,400 mg 18%
Sodium: 2081 mg of 2,300 mg 90%
Zinc: 8.11 mg of 11 mg 74%
Copper: 0.227 mg of 1 mg 25%
Manganese: 0.111 mg of 2 mg 5%
Selenium: 10.7 µg of 55 µg 19%
Choline: 109.1 mg of 550 mg 20%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
2081 mg
TOP 2%
Iron
5.42 mg
TOP 10%
Potassium
597 mg
TOP 10%
Zinc
8.11 mg
TOP 11%
Phosphorus
407 mg
TOP 11%
Magnesium
51 mg
TOP 22%
Copper
0.227 mg
TOP 29%
Choline
109.1 mg
TOP 49%
Calcium
20 mg
TOP 54%
Selenium
10.7 µg
TOP 59%
Manganese
0.111 mg
TOP 60%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0.49 mg of 15 mg 3%
Vitamin D: 0.3 µg of 10 µg 3%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.154 mg of 1 mg 13%
Vitamin B2: 0.142 mg of 1 mg 11%
Vitamin B3: 1.732 mg of 16 mg 11%
Vitamin B5: 0.163 mg of 5 mg 3%
Vitamin B6: 0.179 mg of 1 mg 14%
Folate: 134 µg of 400 µg 34%
Vitamin B12: 0.99 µg of 2 µg 41%
Vitamin K: 2.3 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Folate
134 µg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B1
0.154 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B12
0.99 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin D
0.3 µg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B6
0.179 mg
TOP 51%
Vitamin E
0.49 mg
TOP 57%
Vitamin B2
0.142 mg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B3
1.732 mg
TOP 60%
Vitamin K
2.3 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.163 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

33% 25% 11% 24% 7%
Protein:
Daily Value: 66%
33.2 g of 50 g
66%
Fats:
Daily Value: 39%
25.6 g of 65 g
39%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 4%
11 g of 300 g
4%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
23.36 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
6.84 g

Fat type information

47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g

Fiber content ratio for Jerky

82% 16% 2%
Sugar: 9 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Other: 0.2 g

All nutrients for Jerky per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 410kcal 21% 13% 8.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 33.2g 79% 2% 11.8 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 25.6g 39% 10% 1.3 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 9.2g N/A 47% 5.9 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 11g 4% 47% 2.6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 48mg 16% 37% 7.8 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.3µg 3% 50% 7.3 times less than EggEgg
Iron 5.42mg 68% 10% 2.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 20mg 2% 54% 6.3 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 597mg 18% 10% 4.1 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 51mg 12% 22% 2.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 9g N/A 41% Equal to Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.8g 7% 39% 1.3 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.23mg 25% 29% 1.6 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 8.11mg 74% 11% 1.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 407mg 58% 11% 2.2 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 2081mg 90% 2% 4.2 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3% 57% 3 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 10.7µg 19% 59%
Manganese 0.11mg 5% 60%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 13% 39% 1.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 11% 59% 1.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 11% 60% 5.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3% 84% 6.9 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 14% 51% 1.5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 41% 41% 1.4 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2% 64% 44.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 134µg 34% 21% 2.2 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 10.85g 54% 11% 1.8 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 11.31g N/A 14% 1.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.01g N/A 45% 46.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
40%
Total Fat 26g
50%
Saturated Fat 11g
Trans Fat g
16%
Cholesterol 48mg
0%
Sodium 2,081mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 33g
Vitamin D 11mcg 2%

Calcium 20mg 2%

Iron 5mg 63%

Potassium 597mg 18%

*
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.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Jerky nutrition infographic

Jerky nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

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