Jerky nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Jerky
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
0 (low)
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 PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
17.2 (acidic )
Calories
410
Protein
Sodium
Potassium
Iron
Fats
Explanation: This food contains more Protein than 98% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (2%) which contain more Protein, this food itself is rich in Protein more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Sodium, Potassium, Iron and Fats
Jerky Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
66%
Daily Value: 66%
33.2 g of 50 g
Fats:
39%
Daily Value: 39%
25.6 g of 65 g
Carbs:
4%
Daily Value: 4%
11 g of 300 g
Water:
1%
Daily Value: 1%
23.36 g of 2,000 g
Other:
6.84 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
410
% Daily Value*
40%
Total Fat
26g
55%
Saturated Fat
11g
16%
Cholesterol
48mg
0%
Sodium
2,081mg
4%
TotalCarbohydrate
11g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 9g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
33g
Vitamin D
11mcg
3%
Calcium
20mg
2%
Iron
5mg
28%
Potassium
597mg
17%
*
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
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
20 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
5.42 mg of 18 mg
30%
Magnesium:
51 mg of 400 mg
13%
Phosphorus:
407 mg of 1,000 mg
41%
Potassium:
597 mg of 3,500 mg
17%
Sodium:
2081 mg of 2,400 mg
87%
Zinc:
8.11 mg of 15 mg
54%
Copper:
0.227 mg of 2 mg
11%
Manganese:
0.111 mg of 2 mg
6%
Selenium:
10.7 µg of 70 µg
15%
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 mg
TOP 59%
Manganese
0.111 mg
TOP 60%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.49 mg of 20 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0.3 µg of 10 µg
3%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.154 mg of 2 mg
10%
Vitamin B2:
0.142 mg of 2 mg
8%
Vitamin B3:
1.732 mg of 20 mg
9%
Vitamin B5:
0.163 mg of 10 mg
2%
Vitamin B6:
0.179 mg of 2 mg
9%
Folate, total:
134 µg of 400 µg
34%
Vitamin B12:
0.99 µg of 6 µg
17%
Vitamin K:
2.3 µg of 80 µg
3%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folate, total
134 µg
TOP 21%
Vitamin B1
0.154 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B12
0.99 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin D
0.3 µg
TOP 50%
Vitamin B6
0.179 µg
TOP 51%
Vitamin E
0.49 µg
TOP 57%
Vitamin B2
0.142 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B3
1.732 µg
TOP 60%
Vitamin K
2.3 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.163 µg
TOP 84%
Vitamin A
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.011 g
Fiber content / ratio for Jerky
Sugars:
9 g
Fiber:
1.8 g
All nutrients for Jerky per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 79% | 2% | 33.2g |
11.8 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 39% | 10% | 25.6g |
1.3 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 4% | 47% | 11g |
2.6 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 16% | 13% | 410kcal |
8.7 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 10% | 41% | 9g |
Equal to Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 5% | 39% | 1.8g |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 2% | 54% | 20mg |
6.3 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 30% | 10% | 5.42mg |
2.1 times more than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 13% | 22% | 51mg |
2.7 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 58% | 11% | 407mg |
2.2 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 13% | 10% | 597mg |
4.1 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 87% | 2% | 2081mg |
4.2 times more than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 74% | 11% | 8.11mg |
1.3 times more than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 29% | 0.23mg |
1.6 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 100% | 0IU |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin E | 3% | 57% | 0.49mg |
3 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 3% | 50% | 0.3µg |
7.3 times less than Egg 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 10% | 39% | 0.15mg |
1.7 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 8% | 59% | 0.14mg |
1.1 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 9% | 60% | 1.73mg |
5.5 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 2% | 84% | 0.16mg |
6.9 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 9% | 51% | 0.18mg |
1.5 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 34% | 21% | 134µg |
2.2 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 17% | 41% | 0.99µg |
1.4 times more than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 3% | 64% | 2.3µg |
44.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
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| Cholesterol | 16% | 37% | 48mg |
7.8 times less than Egg
|
| Saturated Fat | 54% | 11% | 10.85g |
1.8 times more than Beef
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 14% | 11.31g |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 45% | 1.01g |
46.7 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.