Dripping
Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Fats And OilsDietary labels are inferred automatically from Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)'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 Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) 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 Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) 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%98.6 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
What Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) 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 | 98.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 41.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,282.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 6,179.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 33.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 362.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 2,892.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 23,071.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 16,794.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 3,024.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 37,728.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 427.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 6,179.0 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 | |
| Choline | 49.0 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 | 545.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 101.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.4 g | — |
About Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)
Dripping is the rich animal fat rendered from roasting meat, most often beef and sometimes pork, and it was a treasured cooking fat in British and American kitchens long before vegetable oils took over. As a roast cooks, its melted fat and savory juices collect in the pan; cooled, they set into a firm, spreadable fat capped by a darker, meaty-flavored jelly, and thrifty cooks saved every bit. Beef dripping fries exceptionally well thanks to its high smoke point, and it is the traditional fat behind proper British chips as well as crackling-crisp Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes.
Spread on toast with a little salt, "bread and dripping" was long a working-class staple. It is pure fat and energy-dense at roughly 120 calories per tablespoon, high in saturated fat but also carrying fat-soluble vitamins, and its deep flavor is hard to replicate. Interest has revived among cooks chasing old-fashioned taste and nose-to-tail thrift, and rendered dripping keeps for weeks in the refrigerator.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)?
There are 889 calories in 100 g of Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow), or about 252 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)?
Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)?
Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)?
Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) provides 98.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) a good source of?
Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) 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 Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) with…
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- Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub
- Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)
- Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
- Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries
- Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs Margarine, industrial, soy and partially hydrogenated soy oil, use for baking, sauces and candy