The calories in beef jerky are higher than those in beef because beef jerky is made from beef that is several times larger than usual in volume, dried out of water, and seasoned. All of the ingredients are present in beef jerky except for the water, and the flavoring is added, so the calories in beef jerky are higher than the calories in beef.

Beef is the meat obtained from cattle, one of the common meats.

Beef is high in protein, low in fat and has a delicious flavor.

Beef jerky contains many minerals and amino acids.