Calories in
animal fat, bacon grease
897 kcal per 100 g Animal fat, bacon grease contains 897 calories per 100 grams, or about 39 calories per tsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 99.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 100% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4.3 g | 39 | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 4.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 897 kcal | 39 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 99.5 g | 4.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 39.0 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 150.0 mg | 6.5 mg |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg | 4.1 mg |
| Water | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172345). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How animal fat, bacon grease compares
Among the 55 fats and oils items on this site, animal fat, bacon grease ranks 13 of 55 by calorie density, against a category average of 762 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 18% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tsp (39 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 8 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in animal fat, bacon grease?
Animal fat, bacon grease contains 897 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 39 calories per tsp. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 99.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of animal fat, bacon grease?
By calories, animal fat, bacon grease is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 100% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tsp?
About 8 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the animal fat, bacon grease I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Animal fat, bacon grease". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.