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Bacon grease calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of bacon grease contains 897 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 99.5 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 0% Fat 100%
How bacon grease compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fats & oils in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon grease | 897 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Chicken fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
| Goose fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
| Turkey fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
| Beef tallow and cottonseed frying shortening | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Nutrition facts for bacon grease
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 897 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 99.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 39 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in bacon grease
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 2.5 µg | 13% |
| Choline | 42.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | — |
| Iron | 0 mg | — |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | — |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | — |
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Calories in common bacon grease servings
How many calories in a portion of bacon grease — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (4 g) | 35.9 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 897 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bacon grease?
Bacon grease has 897 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in bacon grease?
Bacon grease contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
Is bacon grease low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Bacon grease has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these bacon grease calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172345 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
