5 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Animal fat, bacon grease's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 0/100
How many beneficial nutrients Animal fat, bacon grease delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Animal fat, bacon grease come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 100%99.5 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
What Animal fat, bacon grease is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 99.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 44.9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 995.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 10,149.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 199.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1,294.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 23,681.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 13,432.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2,686.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 40,994.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 995.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 10,149.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 42.2 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 150.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.5 g | — |
About Animal fat, bacon grease
Animal fats are the rendered fats and oils that come from meat and dairy animals, a category covering everything from lard and beef tallow to duck fat, schmaltz, and the butterfat in dairy. Solid at room temperature and made up mostly of saturated and monounsaturated triglycerides, they have been kitchen mainstays for centuries, valued for the deep, savory flavor and crisp, browned results they deliver.
Cooks reach for them because many animal fats have a high smoke point well suited to frying, roasting, and searing: lard makes famously flaky pastry, beef tallow fries a classic French fry, and duck and goose fat turn potatoes irresistibly crisp. They are very energy-dense at about nine calories per gram and carry fat-soluble vitamins, but they are also high in saturated fat, so current dietary advice is to use them thoughtfully alongside plant oils.
A little goes a long way for flavor. Store rendered animal fat in a sealed container in the refrigerator, where it keeps for months, or freeze it for longer, then melt off just what you need.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Animal fat, bacon grease?
There are 896 calories in 100 g of Animal fat, bacon grease, or about 39 calories in 1 tsp (4 g).
How much protein is in Animal fat, bacon grease?
Animal fat, bacon grease contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Animal fat, bacon grease?
Animal fat, bacon grease has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Animal fat, bacon grease?
Animal fat, bacon grease provides 99.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Animal fat, bacon grease a good source of?
Animal fat, bacon grease is a good source of Vitamin D (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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Compare Animal fat, bacon grease with…
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- Animal fat, bacon grease vs Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)
- Animal fat, bacon grease vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
- Animal fat, bacon grease vs Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries
- Animal fat, bacon grease vs Margarine, industrial, soy and partially hydrogenated soy oil, use for baking, sauces and candy