Bacon Grease, Animal Fat
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Added Sugars | No data | - |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Fat | 4.28 g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.93 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.48 g | - |
| Trans Fat | No data | - |
| Cholesterol | 4.09 mg | 1% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.11 mcg | 1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 6.45 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D
0.5%
Vitamin E
0.2%
Vitamin K
0%
Vitamin B1
0%
Vitamin B2
0%
Vitamin B3
0%
Vitamin B5
0%
Vitamin B6
0%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
0%
Vitamin B12
0%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
0%
Iron
0%
Magnesium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
Potassium
0%
Sodium
0.3%
Zinc
0%
Copper
0%
Manganese
-
Selenium
0%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Animal fat bacon grease, as a source of animal fat, is associated with an increased risk for both overall and cardiovascular disease mortality, according to a large prospective cohort study in the US that investigated total animal fat intake. As a source of saturated fat and cholesterol, animal fat bacon grease, like other fatty meats and fried foods, may raise LDL cholesterol levels and is often identified as a food to limit or avoid, as noted by Harvard Health, particularly due to its high saturated fat content.
1. What Is Saturated Fat and Is It Unhealthy?
Source: Healthline
Summary: Saturated fats, found in animal products like bacon grease, have a complex impact on health that varies significantly depending on their source and the overall dietary pattern, with those from processed and fried foods linked to adverse effects while those consumed as part of a balanced diet can be acceptable.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saturated-fat
2. Is Butter Really Back?
Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Summary: Saturated fat, found in foods like butter and lard, has been observed to raise both LDL and HDL cholesterol, suggesting a neutral effect on coronary risk compared to the average American diet, though less beneficial than polyunsaturated fats.
Read More: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/is-butter-really-back/
3. 5 High Cholesterol Foods to Eat and Avoid
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Fatty cuts of meat and processed meats are identified as 'unhealthy' high-cholesterol foods that are also high in saturated fat and should be limited or avoided.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/high-cholesterol-foods-to-eat-and-avoid
4. Plant and Animal Fat Intake and Overall and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Higher intake of total animal fat is associated with an increased risk for both overall and cardiovascular disease mortality.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39133482/
5. 4 Foods Not to Eat if You Have High Cholesterol - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health
Summary: Fatty meats such as beef, pork, and lamb, along with poultry with skin, butter, and fried foods, are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which are known to raise LDL ('bad') cholesterol levels.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/4-foods-not-to-eat-if-you-have-high-cholesterol
