Calories in 1/2 Cup of Beef Jerky
1/2 cup of beef jerky (45 g) has 185 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 15 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 57% fat and 11% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of beef jerky has 92 and 3/4 cup of beef jerky has 277 calories. Burning 185 calories takes about 33 minutes of brisk walking or 15 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 |
| 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 1/2 cup of beef jerky?
1/2 cup of beef jerky weighs about 45 g and has 185 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of beef jerky?
1/2 cup of beef jerky has 15 g of protein, which is 30% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of beef jerky?
1/2 cup of beef jerky has 5 g of carbohydrates, including 0.8 g of fiber and 4.1 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.