Turkey Jerky — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check

Verdict: Turkey Jerky is keto-friendly, a strong protein source (45.0g/100g), high in salt. A typical 30g serving is 78 kcal.
Keto: Yes Low carb: Yes High protein: Yes Gluten free: Yes Vegan: No

Turkey Jerky — 260 kcal, 45.0g protein and 8.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.

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Nutrition: Turkey Jerky (typical values)

Per 100gPer 30g serving
Calories260 kcal78 kcal
Protein45.0g13.5g
Carbohydrates8.0g2.4g
  of which sugars6.0g1.8g
Fat3.0g0.9g
Fibre0.8g0.2g
Salt4.2g1.3g

Typical values for generic turkey jerky; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.

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Is Turkey Jerky keto-friendly?

Yes. With 8.0g of carbohydrates per 100g (2.4g per typical serving), turkey jerky fits comfortably within most ketogenic carb limits. For a UK-made option in this space, try MORiSH air-dried steak.

Is Turkey Jerky a good source of protein?

Yes — 45.0g of protein per 100g makes turkey jerky one of the better snack choices for protein. A 30g serving delivers about 13.5g. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.

Sugar, salt and overall balance

Per UK traffic-light thresholds, turkey jerky is moderate in sugar (6.0g/100g) and high in salt (4.2g/100g), with 0.8g of fibre. At 260 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.

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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels