Fats & oils

Animal fat, bacon grease

FDC 172345tsp (4 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 11 · -11 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Animal fat, bacon grease is mostly calories with little else, scoring 11 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 48 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 897 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (39 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 99.5 g · 100%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories897 kcal45%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat39 g195%
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium150 mg7%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.6 mg4%

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FDC 172345

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density11 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g150 vs 0 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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