Fat, beef tallow
FDC 171400tbsp (13 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 10 · -12 vs Fats & oils medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 902 kcal | 45% |
| Total fat | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat | 50 g | 249% |
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171400Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fats & oils median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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