How many carbs are in beef jerky?
1 cup, pieces of beef jerky contains about 9.9g of carbohydrate, 8.3g net carbs after subtracting 1.6g of fiber, 29.9g of protein, and 369 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Big Jerk (6.7g) | 0.7g | 0.1g | 0.6g |
| 1 Slim Jim (9.6g) | 1.1g | 0.2g | 0.9g |
| 1 Super Jerk (9.8g) | 1.1g | 0.2g | 0.9g |
| 1 cubic inch (12g) | 1.3g | 0.2g | 1.1g |
| 1 Giant Jerk (18g) | 2g | 0.3g | 1.7g |
| 1 cup, pieces (90g) | 9.9g | 1.6g | 8.3g |
Net carbs in beef jerky
1 cup, pieces of beef jerky contains 8.3g of net carbs — total carbs (9.9g) minus dietary fiber (1.6g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for beef jerky (per 100g)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 11g
- Dietary fiber: 1.8g
- Sugars: 9g
- Protein: 33.2g
- Fat: 25.6g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341265). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in beef jerky?
1 cup, pieces of beef jerky contains about 9.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 1.6g of fiber, the net carbs are about 8.3g.
How many net carbs are in beef jerky?
Net carbs in 1 cup, pieces of beef jerky are about 8.3g — that is total carbs (9.9g) minus dietary fiber (1.6g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is beef jerky good for diabetics?
Beef jerky contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is beef jerky keto-friendly?
Whether beef jerky fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup, pieces) provides about 8.3g of net carbs.