Calories in 5 Slim Jims of Beef Jerky
5 slim jims of beef jerky (48 g) has 197 calories. That is 10% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 16 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 5.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 57% fat and 11% carbs. For comparison, 3 slim jims of beef jerky has 118 and 10 slim jims of beef jerky has 394 calories. Burning 197 calories takes about 35 minutes of brisk walking or 16 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 |
| 1/2 cup | 45 g | 185 | 15 g | 12 g | 5 g |
| 5 slim jims | 48 g | 197 | 16 g | 12 g | 5.3 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 slim jims of beef jerky?
5 slim jims of beef jerky weighs about 48 g and has 197 calories.
How much protein is in 5 slim jims of beef jerky?
5 slim jims of beef jerky has 16 g of protein, which is 32% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 5 slim jims of beef jerky?
5 slim jims of beef jerky has 5.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.9 g of fiber and 4.3 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.