Best jerky and meat sticks for GLP-1 users
Updated October 2026 · Ranked from nutrition labels
Jerky and meat sticks are shelf-stable, portable, and mostly protein, which makes them a useful snack when appetite is small. Many are also high in sugar from teriyaki and sweet marinades, so the label matters.
These are the highest-scoring jerkies, biltongs, and meat sticks in the GLPantry catalog, ranked from their nutrition labels.
What to look for
- Protein first. Every pick below has at least 10 grams per serving. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Low sugar. Sweet marinades add up; every pick below has 8 grams or less. U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Leaner options if rich foods bother you. Meat sticks tend to carry more fat than jerky or biltong. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH)
- A small portion at a time. Five or six small meals instead of two or three large ones is standard guidance for slowed stomach emptying. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH)
Top picks
- 1
Brooklyn BiltongLemon Pepper Air Dried Beef32g protein · 180 cal · – sugar · per 1 bag (56.699 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 2
Kalahari BiltongRosemary Truffle32g protein · 160 cal · 0g sugar · per 1 Package (56 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 3
Player BrandBiltong32g protein · 180 cal · – sugar · per 1 pouch (56.6 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 4
Brooklyn BiltongBrooklyn Biltong Original Air Dried Beef32g protein · 180 cal · 0g sugar · per 1 serving (56.6 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 5
MadeSouth african savory biltong32g protein · 180 cal · 0g sugar · per 1 serving (56 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 6
Kalahari BiltongGarlic Biltong32g protein · 160 cal · 0g sugar · per 1 PACKAGE (56 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 7
AyobaTraditional Biltong31g protein · 180 cal · 0g sugar · per 1 PACKAGE (57 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 8
AyobaSpicy Biltong31g protein · 180 cal · 0g sugar · per 1 PACKAGE (57 g)GLP-1: Great fit - 9
No Man's LandNo Man's Land Beef Jerky Black Pepper16g protein · 90 cal · 1g sugar · per 28 gGLP-1: Great fit - 10
StryveBeef Biltong16g protein · 100 cal · – sugar · per 1 portion (28 g)GLP-1: Great fit
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Is jerky a good snack on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound?
Jerky is a dense source of protein in a small portion, in line with protein-first guidance for people taking GLP-1 medications. Choose low-sugar options. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice; follow your healthcare provider's guidance.
What is biltong?
Biltong is a South African air-dried beef. It's typically made without sugar, which is why several appear near the top of this list.
How are these ranked?
Each product gets a GLP-1 fit score from its label: protein per calorie, total protein, sugar, fat, and fiber. The full method and its sources are on the GLPantry sources page.