1/2 Cup of Beef Jerky in Grams
1/2 cup of beef jerky weighs 45 grams, or 1.6 oz.
This is the USDA household measure for beef jerky (cup, pieces). That amount has 185 calories. Packing, chopping and moisture change how much fits in a cup, so a kitchen scale gives the most accurate count.
Beef Jerky Calorie Calculator
185cal
in 1/2 cup of beef jerky (45 g)Protein15 g33% of calories
Fat12 g57% of calories
Carbs5 g11% of calories
9% of a 2,000 calorie day
Your meal
Add portions from any food page to build a meal total. It stays in this browser.
Total
Beef Jerky cups to grams
| Amount | Grams | Ounces | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | 23 g | 0.8 oz | 92 |
| 1/3 cup | 30 g | 1.1 oz | 123 |
| 1/2 cup | 45 g | 1.6 oz | 185 |
| 2/3 cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 246 |
| 3/4 cup | 68 g | 2.4 oz | 277 |
| 1 cup | 90 g | 3.2 oz | 369 |
| 1 1/2 cups | 135 g | 4.8 oz | 554 |
| 2 cups | 180 g | 6.3 oz | 738 |
| 3 cups | 270 g | 9.5 oz | 1107 |
| 4 cups | 360 g | 13 oz | 1476 |
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 |
Beef Jerky vs similar foods
Calories per 100 g compared with other meat.
Beef Jerky: common questions
How many grams are in 1/2 cup of beef jerky?
1/2 cup of beef jerky is about 45 g.
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of beef jerky?
1/2 cup of beef jerky has 185 calories.
How many cups is 100 g of beef jerky?
100 g of beef jerky is about 1 cup.
More about beef jerky
Calories by amount
Amount for a target
Weights and conversions
Compare with
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705860. Original description: Beef jerky. Portion weights are USDA household measures.