Lard: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fats and Oils
Lard contains 902 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (12.8 g) provides about 115 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 902 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat ? | 39.2 g | 196% |
| Cholesterol ? | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 2.5 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 49.7 mg | 9% |
| Calcium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc ? | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Fat 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Fat100 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat39.2 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 45.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 11.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0 g |
| Leucine ? | 0 g |
| Lysine ? | 0 g |
| Methionine ? | 0 g |
| Cystine ? | 0 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0 g |
| Valine ? | 0 g |
| Arginine ? | 0 g |
| Histidine ? | 0 g |
| Alanine ? | 0 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0 g |
| Glycine ? | 0 g |
| Proline ? | 0 g |
| Serine ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 10.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 1.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 23.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 13.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 41.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 102 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 2.5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma ? | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta ? | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 3,774 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 902 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Canola oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Coconut oil | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.1 g |
| Fat, beef tallow | 902 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Fish oil, herring | 902 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Fish oil, menhaden | 902 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Fish oil, menhaden, fully hydrogenated | 902 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Fish oil, salmon | 902 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in lard?
100 g of lard has 902 kcal. 1 tbsp (12.8 g): about 115 kcal. 1 cup (205 g): about 1,849 kcal.
How much protein is in lard?
Lard contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tbsp (12.8 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in lard?
Lard has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in lard?
Lard contains 100 g of fat per 100 g, of which 39.2 g is saturated (196% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does lard contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin D (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in lard?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171401. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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