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How Many Calories in Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow)?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 252 kcal | 0.0g |
| 100g | 889 kcal | 0.0g |
| 1 tablespoon | 116 kcal | 0.0g |
A meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) contains 889 calories per 100g. A typical 1 tablespoon (13g) provides about 116 calories. Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (13g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 889 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 98.6g | 12.8g |
| of which Saturates | 44.8g | 5.8g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 545.0mg | 71mg |
| 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 (126% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (224% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (24% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 44% DV
- Protein: 0% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 126% DV
- Saturated fat: 224% DV
- Sodium: 24% 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 meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) 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
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) is relatively energy-dense (889 kcal/100g) with 44.8g 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 meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) per 100g?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) contains 889 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) high in calories?
A 1 tablespoon of meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) (13g) has around 116 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) good for weight loss?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) is fairly calorie-dense at 889 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 tablespoon provides about 116 calories.
How much protein is in meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) contains 0.0g of protein per 100g.
Is meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) a good source of fibre?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) 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 meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) compare to oil, coconut?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) has 889 calories per 100g, close to oil, coconut at 892 — 3 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) keto-friendly?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) 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 meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) for 20g of protein?
Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) 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 meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Drippings (lard, Beef Tallow, Mutton Tallow) (this page) | 889 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 98.6g |
| Oil, Coconut | 892 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 99.1g |
| Shortening, Household, Soybean (partially Hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially Hydrogenated) | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Soybean, Salad or Cooking, (partially Hydrogenated) | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Rice Bran | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Wheat Germ | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
| Oil, Peanut, Salad or Cooking | 884 kcal | 0.0g | 0.0g | 100.0g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.