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How Many Calories in Animal Fat, Bacon Grease?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 254 kcal | 0.0g |
| 100g | 897 kcal | 0.0g |
| 1 tsp | 36 kcal | 0.0g |
A animal fat, bacon grease contains 897 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tsp (4g) provides about 36 calories. Animal Fat, Bacon Grease is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (4g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 897 kcal | 36 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 99.5g | 4.0g |
| of which Saturates | 39.0g | 1.6g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 150.0mg | 6mg |
| Potassium | 0.0mg | 0mg |
| Calcium | 0.0mg | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in fat (128% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (195% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 45% DV
- Protein: 0% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 128% DV
- Saturated fat: 195% DV
- Sodium: 7% DV
- Potassium: 0% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 0% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Does animal fat, bacon grease fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease is relatively energy-dense (897 kcal/100g) with 39.0g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in animal fat, bacon grease per 100g?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease contains 897 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is animal fat, bacon grease high in calories?
A 1 tsp of animal fat, bacon grease (4g) has around 36 calories — roughly 2% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is animal fat, bacon grease good for weight loss?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease is fairly calorie-dense at 897 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tsp provides about 36 calories.
How much protein is in animal fat, bacon grease?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease contains 0.0g of protein per 100g.
Is animal fat, bacon grease a good source of fibre?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does animal fat, bacon grease compare to oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease has 897 calories per 100g, close to oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose salad or cooking at 900 — 3 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is animal fat, bacon grease keto-friendly?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of animal fat, bacon grease for 20g of protein?
Animal Fat, Bacon Grease contains negligible protein per 100g, so it isn't a practical way to hit a protein target — pair it with a protein-rich food instead.
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to animal fat, bacon grease by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Fat, Bacon Grease (this page) | 897 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 99.5g |
| Oil, Corn, Industrial and Retail, All Purpose Salad or Cooking | 900 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Fat, Chicken | 900 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 99.8g |
| Shortening, Household, Lard and Vegetable Oil | 900 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Shortening Industrial, Lard and Vegetable Oil | 900 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Shortening Frying (heavy Duty), Beef Tallow and Cottonseed | 900 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Fat, Turkey | 900 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 99.8g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.