Turkey Jerky — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 45.0g | 13.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.0g | 2.4g |
| of which sugars | 6.0g | 1.8g |
| Fat | 3.0g | 0.9g |
| Fibre | 0.8g | 0.2g |
| Salt | 4.2g | 1.3g |
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.
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels