Just curious, is there any good nutritional value to eating beef jerky?
2006-10-08 10:46:55 · 6 answers · asked by Search Circus 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Beef jerky is reasonably healthy for you basically because lean meat is chosen and/or because the fat of the meat is removed before processing. This is done primarily in order to make the finished product last a long time (minimal fat ensures that the finished product will not go rancid). Since it's beef:fat ratio is high, beef jerky is a great source of protein, but without the carbs. Beef Jerky is low in fat(2.5 grams per serving) so it will not hinder any weight loss or weight maintaining efforts. Beef Jerky also contains nutrients such as zinc, protein, and iron. On the flip side, it is a little high in salt, however, so you still have to eat it in moderation.
2006-10-08 14:40:47 · answer #1 · answered by Toxic Tommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good quality, lean beef. It has low carbs, and high protein. It's filling without being "junk" food.
2006-10-08 10:55:27 · answer #2 · answered by iceprincess_12_04 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Benefits Of Eating Beef Jerky
2017-03-01 11:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by harriss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like chewing on something resembling tough shoe leather, be my guest.
2006-10-08 10:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, it has protein and very few carbs!
2006-10-08 10:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who cares.............don't ya just love it?
2006-10-08 13:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋