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Bacon fat calories

Bacon fat, rendered from cooked bacon
39kcal
1 teaspoon · 4 g, rendered from cooked bacon
0%protein
0 gProtein
0 gCarbs
4.3 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Rendered from cooked bacon · per 4 g
Calories39 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fat4.3 g
Saturated fat1.7 g
Cholesterol4 mg
Sodium6 mg
Potassium0 mg
Iron0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →

Most popular bacon fat brands in the United States
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#  Productkcal / 100 g
1Private Selection Rendered Bacon Fat1 Tbsp · 14 g929 kcal

Jarred rendered bacon fat is labeled as pure fat at 929 calories per 100 g, a little above the USDA bacon grease row at 897.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.

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Bacon fat FAQs
How many calories are in a teaspoon of bacon fat?

About 39 calories in one teaspoon (4.3 g). Bacon fat is 897 calories per 100 g, of which 99.5 g is fat.

Is bacon fat good for weight loss?

Bacon fat is one of the most calorie-dense foods in a kitchen at 897 calories per 100 g, so the amount counts quickly: 39 calories per teaspoon and 251 calories per ounce.

Is bacon grease the same as rendered bacon fat?

They are the same thing, and the numbers match: bacon grease is 897 calories per 100 g and rendered bacon fat is 898, both 99.5 g fat with no carbs.

How much saturated fat is in bacon fat?

About 39 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which is 1.7 g in a teaspoon. The same teaspoon carries about 4 mg of cholesterol and 0 g of protein.