Beef Jerky
33.2gprotein / 100g410 cal · 7.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.9
Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)
15.0gprotein / 100g130 cal · 4.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.65
Beef Jerky is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 33.2g per 100g vs Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)'s 15.0g, a 18.2g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Beef Jerky also carries the stronger amino acid profile (high biological value, dehydrated complete animal protein), while Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) is lit_estimate, legume/pea flour based.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
The dietary-restriction question settles this for a lot of people before the macros even matter: Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) is vegan, Beef Jerky isn't.
Beef Jerky's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2650mg vs Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)'s 950mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) if you need it to be plant-based, choose Beef Jerky otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Beef Jerky | Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33.2g | 15.0g |
| Calories | 410 | 130 |
| Fat | 7.0g | 4.0g |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 15.0g |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 4.0g |
| Quality score | 0.9 | 0.65 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, beef jerky or protein chips (bean/pea-based)?
Beef Jerky has 33.2g of protein per 100g compared to Protein Chips (bean/pea-based)'s 15.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Protein Chips (bean/pea-based) is lower in calories per 100g, at 130 vs the other's 410.