Lard
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Folate, total | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Choline, total | 49.7 MG | 9% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.6 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.5 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.2 UG | 0% |
About Lard
Lard is rendered pork fat, used for centuries in baking, frying, and pastry-making. Like beef tallow, the profile is entirely fat with nothing else present. Lard carries a mix of saturated and monounsaturated fats, with the monounsaturated share actually comparable to olive oil, a fact that surprises many people. Its high smoke point and distinctive flavor made it the fat of choice for pie crusts and tamales long before industrial alternatives appeared.
Dietary Information
Lard is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 902 calories per 100 grams, Lard gets 0% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 100% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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