🩺 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