Calories in 5 Big Jerks of Beef Jerky
5 big jerks of beef jerky (34 g) has 137 calories. That is 7% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 11 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 3.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 57% fat and 11% carbs. For comparison, 3 big jerks of beef jerky has 82 and 10 big jerks of beef jerky has 275 calories. Burning 137 calories takes about 25 minutes of brisk walking or 11 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
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| 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 |
| 5 big jerks | 34 g | 137 | 11 g | 8.6 g | 3.7 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 5 big jerks of beef jerky?
5 big jerks of beef jerky weighs about 34 g and has 137 calories.
How much protein is in 5 big jerks of beef jerky?
5 big jerks of beef jerky has 11 g of protein, which is 22% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5 big jerks of beef jerky?
5 big jerks of beef jerky has 3.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of fiber and 3 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.