Is beef jerky keto?
Beef jerky
Protein-packed but most commercial jerky is marinated in sugar or teriyaki. Look for "zero sugar" brands or meat sticks.
Nutrition per serving
1 oz · 28 g- Net carbs
- 2.6g
- Calories
- 115kcal
- Protein
- 9.3g
- Fat
- 7.2g
- Total carbs
- 3.1 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
About 54.3 g of beef jerky adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.9 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 410 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 11 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Net carbs | 2.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 9 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 33 g |
| Fat | 7.2 g | 26 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is beef jerky keto?
Beef jerky can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Protein-packed but most commercial jerky is marinated in sugar or teriyaki. Look for "zero sugar" brands or meat sticks.
How many net carbs are in beef jerky?
1 oz (28 g) of beef jerky has about 2.6 g net carbs (3.1 g total carbs minus 0.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 9.2 g net carbs.
How much beef jerky can I eat on keto?
About 54.3 g of beef jerky adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.9 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 13% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for beef jerky?
Try pork rinds, salami.
