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
| 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 for selected serving | 410 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 9 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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) |
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
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
1.5mg of 15mg
9.8%
Vitamin D:
0.9µg of 10µg
9%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.46mg of 1mg
39%
Vitamin B2:
0.43mg of 1mg
33%
Vitamin B3:
5.2mg of 16mg
32%
Vitamin B5:
0.49mg of 5mg
9.8%
Vitamin B6:
0.54mg of 1mg
41%
Folate:
402µg of 400µg
101%
Vitamin B12:
3µg of 2µg
124%
Choline:
327mg of 550mg
60%
Vitamin K:
6.9µg of 120µg
5.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.3 µg
TOP 50%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 66%
33.2 g of 50 g
33.2 g (66% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 39%
25.6 g of 65 g
25.6 g (39% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 4%
11 g of 300 g
11 g (4% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
23.4 g of 2,000 g
23.4 g (1% of DV )
Other:
6.8 g
6.8 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1 g
Fiber content ratio for Jerky
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 Orange
|
| Protein | 33g | 79% | 2% |
11.8 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 26g | 39% | 10% |
1.3 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 9.2g | N/A | 47% |
5.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 11g | 4% | 47% |
2.6 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | 37% |
7.8 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 3% | 50% |
7.3 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 51mg | 12% | 22% |
2.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% | 54% |
6.3 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 597mg | 18% | 10% |
4.1 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 5.4mg | 68% | 10% |
2.1 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | 41% |
Equal to Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | 39% |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.23mg | 25% | 29% |
1.6 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 8.1mg | 74% | 11% |
1.3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 58% | 11% |
2.2 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 2081mg | 90% | 2% |
4.2 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | 57% |
3 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | 60% | |
| Selenium | 11µg | 19% | 59% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | 39% |
1.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 11% | 59% |
1.1 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 11% | 60% |
5.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 3% | 84% |
6.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | 51% |
1.5 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 41% | 41% |
1.4 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | 64% |
44.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 134µg | 34% | 21% |
2.2 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Choline | 109mg | 20% | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 54% | 11% |
1.8 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | N/A | 14% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | N/A | 45% |
46.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
39%
Total Fat
26g
49%
Saturated Fat 11g
0
Trans Fat
0g
16%
Cholesterol 48mg
90%
Sodium 2081mg
3.7%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
7.2%
Dietary Fiber
1.8g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
33g
Vitamin D
11mcg
1.8%
Calcium
20mg
2%
Iron
5.4mg
68%
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
ⓘ
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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.