Beef Jerky
Limited nutritional benefit
Dried, marinated whole-muscle beef strips, values as sold.
Strips of lean beef marinated with salt, sugar and spices, often with soy sauce, then dried and eaten as a shelf-stable snack. A 30 g portion gives about 80 kcal, 11 g of protein and just over 1 g of fat, and is high in zinc, but it also has about 6 g of sugar and 545 mg of sodium, nearly a quarter of a day's limit. Values are an average of common whole-muscle brands; chopped and formed jerky has several times more fat.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35.9g | 64.1% |
| Fat | 4.4g | 6.3% |
| Carbs | 22.7g | 7.6% |
| Simple Sugars | 7.94g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 14.75g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 30g | 1.2% |
| Calories | 275 | 12.2% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.86 | g | 9.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.94 | g | 7.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.17 | g | 1.3% |
| Omega-3 | 0.051 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.119 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.49 | mg |
| Selenium | 11.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.167 | mg | 13.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.154 | mg | 11.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 1.87 | mg | 11.7% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.194 | mg | 11.4% |
| vitamin B9 | 12 | mcg | 3.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 1.07 | mcg | 44.6% |
| vitamin D | 0.3 (12 IU) | mcg | 2.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.49 | mg | 3.3% |
| vitamin K | 2.3 | mcg | 1.9% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 20 | mg | 2.0% |
| iron | 3.8 | mg | 21.1% |
| magnesium | 55 | mg | 13.8% |
| phosphorus | 440 | mg | 62.9% |
| potassium | 646 | mg | 24.8% |
| sodium | 1818 | mg | 79.0% |
| zinc | 8.77 | mg | 79.7% |
| copper | 0.245 | mg | 27.2% |
| manganese | 0.111 | mg | 4.8% |
| selenium | 11.6 | mcg | 21.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 1059 | mg | 151.3% | 170% |
| Isoleucine | 1510 | mg | 107.9% | 129% |
| Leucine | 2640 | mg | 96.7% | 111% |
| Lysine | 2804 | mg | 133.5% | 150% |
| Methionine | 1293 | mg | 123.1% | 144% |
| Phenylalanine | 2368 | mg | 135.3% | 148% |
| Threonine | 1325 | mg | 126.2% | 136% |
| Tryptophan limiting | 218 | mg | 77.9% | 85% |
| Valine | 1646 | mg | 90.4% | 105% |
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