Is beef jerky healthy?

But there's no reason jerky should only be a gas station snack. When you need metabolism-revving, hunger-satisfying protein after a workout—or just a healthy snack on the road—beef jerky is a great go-to. read more

Biltong is a jerky that has a specific recipe: It’s dipped in a vinegar marinade, sprinkled with coriander and other spices, and then air dried for 3-6 days. The process is just as simple as its ingredients, resulting in a piece of beef that’s more tender than jerky and certainly very healthy. read more

A 1-ounce portion of beef jerky contains 116 calories and 7 grams of fat, of which 3 grams are saturated. While beef jerky also contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, much of the fat in the food is saturated. If your diet contains large amounts of saturated fat, you're at an increased risk for heart disease. read more

Excess dietary cholesterol increases the risk of plaque buildup in your arteries. You can include beef jerky in a fat-healthy diet, by controlling the portion size. Zinc. With 2.3 milligrams of zinc in 1-ounce of beef jerky, you get 17 percent of the daily intake of 40 milligrams recommended by the IOM. read more