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Turkey Jerky

Low Fat High Protein Gluten-Free ✓ Low GI
13g
Protein
3g
Net Carbs
0-5
GI Score

🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Overview

Turkey Jerky is the leanest jerky option with only 1g fat per ounce and 13g protein - perfect for diabetics watching fat intake alongside blood sugar. Key Features: ✅ 13g Protein - High protein density 🦃 Very Low Fat - Only 1g per oz 📊 3g Carbs - Moderate (choose sugar-free) 💪 70 Calories - Lowest of all jerkies 🌾 Usually Gluten-Free - Check label Nutrition Per Ounce 70 Calories 13g Protein 1g Fat 3g Carbs 0-2g Sugar (choose 0g) Best Brands Chomps Turkey - 0g sugar, grass-fed Country Archer Turkey - Clean ingredients Jack Link’s Turkey - Widely available Perky Jerky Turkey - Tender texture The leanest jerky - perfect for diabetics watching both sugar and fat.

Turkey Jerky is the leanest jerky option with only 1g fat per ounce and 13g protein - perfect for diabetics watching fat intake alongside blood sugar.

Key Features:

  • 13g Protein - High protein density
  • 🦃 Very Low Fat - Only 1g per oz
  • 📊 3g Carbs - Moderate (choose sugar-free)
  • 💪 70 Calories - Lowest of all jerkies
  • 🌾 Usually Gluten-Free - Check label

Nutrition Per Ounce

  • 70 Calories
  • 13g Protein
  • 1g Fat
  • 3g Carbs
  • 0-2g Sugar (choose 0g)

Best Brands

  • Chomps Turkey - 0g sugar, grass-fed
  • Country Archer Turkey - Clean ingredients
  • Jack Link’s Turkey - Widely available
  • Perky Jerky Turkey - Tender texture

The leanest jerky - perfect for diabetics watching both sugar and fat.

📈 Blood Sugar Impact

Minimal blood sugar impact. Lower in fat than beef jerky with slightly more carbs. Choose sugar-free varieties for best blood sugar control.

✅ Pros

  • Very low fat (1g per oz)
  • High protein (13g per oz)
  • Lower calories than beef jerky
  • Lean protein source

⚠️ Cons

  • Often contains sugar (check labels)
  • High in sodium
  • Can be dry and tough

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Last updated: January 4, 2026