Calories in 30g of Beef Jerky
30g of beef jerky (30 g) has 123 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 10 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 3.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 57% fat and 11% carbs. For comparison, 20g of beef jerky has 82 and 50g of beef jerky has 205 calories. Burning 123 calories takes about 22 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Beef Jerky calories by serving size
Common amounts of beef jerky with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 21 | 1.7 g | 1.3 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 big jerk | 7 g | 27 | 2.2 g | 1.7 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 slim jim | 10 g | 39 | 3.2 g | 2.5 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 super jerk | 10 g | 40 | 3.3 g | 2.5 g | 1.1 g |
| 2 big jerks | 13 g | 55 | 4.4 g | 3.4 g | 1.5 g |
| 2 slim jims | 19 g | 79 | 6.4 g | 4.9 g | 2.1 g |
| 2 super jerks | 20 g | 80 | 6.5 g | 5 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 116 | 9.4 g | 7.3 g | 3.1 g |
| 30g | 30 g | 123 | 10 g | 7.7 g | 3.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 45 g | 185 | 15 g | 12 g | 5 g |
| 1 cup | 90 g | 369 | 30 g | 23 g | 9.9 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 410 | 33 g | 26 g | 11 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 465 | 38 g | 29 g | 12 g |
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Beef Jerky: common questions
How many calories are in 30g of beef jerky?
30g of beef jerky weighs about 30 g and has 123 calories.
How much protein is in 30g of beef jerky?
30g of beef jerky has 10 g of protein, which is 20% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 30g of beef jerky?
30g of beef jerky has 3.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much beef jerky is 100 calories?
100 calories of beef jerky is 24 g, about 3 1/2 big jerks of beef jerky.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705860. Original description: Beef jerky. Portion weights are USDA household measures.