Fats & oils

Fat, beef tallow

FDC 171400tbsp (13 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 10 · -12 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Fat, beef tallow is mostly calories with little else, scoring 10 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 51 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of vitamin e (18% DV). Most of its 902 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (49.8 g per 100 g).

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

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories902 kcal45%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat50 g249%
Cholesterol109 mg36%
Sodium0 mg0%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E2.7 mg18%

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FDC 171400

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density10 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g0 vs 0 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Oil, sheanutDensity 10 vs 10Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedDensity 11 vs 10Animal fat, bacon greaseDensity 11 vs 10

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