Beef jerky
GI 15 · LowGL 1 / 100 g4/10
Low GI
15 GI
GL 1 per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- High protein content
- High sodium content
Beef jerky has a glycemic index of 15 (Low).
Updated Jul 29, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Beef jerky
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Beef jerky is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
410
Calories
7 g
Carbs
33 g
Protein
27 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 410 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.2 g |
| Insoluble | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Saturated | 11 g |
| Unsaturated | 16 g |
| Sodium | 1780 mg |
Processing Level
80%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- High protein content
- Low glycemic load
- High sodium content
- Processed meat product
- Contains added sugars
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Beef jerky?
Beef jerky has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Beef jerky good for people with insulin resistance?
Beef jerky has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Beef jerky has the lowest glycemic load?
Beef jerky has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Beef jerky in this database (1 per 100 g).
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