Venison jerky
Venison jerky is a lean, dried meat snack made from deer meat, typically seasoned with salt, herbs, and spices before being dehydrated. It has roots in various hunting cultures worldwide, particularly in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, where preserving game meat for long journeys or harsh winters was essential.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is an extremely high-protein, low-carb, and low-fat food, providing a dense source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A standard 1-ounce (28g) serving contains roughly 80-100 calories, almost entirely from protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Venison jerky is a prime example of ancestral food preservation, using dehydration to concentrate nutrients and create a lightweight, non-perishable food source. Nutritionally, it stands out for its high protein-to-calorie ratio and is often considered a more sustainable, lean alternative to traditional beef jerky.
