Calories in 3/4 Cup of Beef Jerky
3/4 cup of beef jerky (68 g) has 277 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 22 g of protein, 17 g of fat and 7.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 33% protein, 57% fat and 11% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of beef jerky has 185 and 1 cup of beef jerky has 369 calories. Burning 277 calories takes about 49 minutes of brisk walking or 22 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 |
| 3/4 cup | 68 g | 277 | 22 g | 17 g | 7.4 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 3/4 cup of beef jerky?
3/4 cup of beef jerky weighs about 68 g and has 277 calories.
How much protein is in 3/4 cup of beef jerky?
3/4 cup of beef jerky has 22 g of protein, which is 45% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3/4 cup of beef jerky?
3/4 cup of beef jerky has 7.4 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 g of fiber and 6.1 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.