Protein by serving size
25g
9–13g
50g
17–25g
100g
34–51g
263–304 calories per 100g, depending on the brand
Figures are per 100g as sold (Australian brands, original or chargrill flavour). Protein content varies by brand, cut and exact preparation — see the note below. Calories are worked out from the source's energy in kilojoules.
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Beef Jerky has 34–50.6g of protein per 100g across the Australian brands we compared below. The table above shows what that works out to for common serves.
Australian brands compared
| Product | Protein per 100g | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky 50g | 34g | 263 |
| Woolworths Beef Jerky Original 180g | 35.7g | 270 |
| Byron Beef Jerky Chargrill 40g | 50.6g | 304 |
Per 100g as sold, from each product's Australian nutrition panel as listed on Woolworths online. Recipes and labels change, so check the pack.
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FAQs
Why does beef jerky protein vary so much between brands?
Jerky is dried meat, so how much water is removed and how much marinade or sugar is added changes the protein per 100g. The Australian brands we compared range from 34g to 50.6g of protein per 100g, so check the label.
How much protein is in 100g of beef jerky?
34–50.6g of protein per 100g across the Australian brands we compared, so check the label of the one you buy.
How much protein is in 25g of beef jerky?
About 9–13g of protein, based on 34–50.6g per 100g.
How many calories are in beef jerky?
263–304 calories per 100g across the Australian brands we compared.
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