Is beef tallow keto?

Beef tallow

Keto-friendly Yes — beef tallow is keto-friendly.

Rendered beef fat with a high smoke point — classic for frying.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 12.8 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
115kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
13g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Beef tallow has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for beef tallow
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories115 kcal902 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Fat13 g100 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is beef tallow keto?

Yes — beef tallow is keto-friendly. Rendered beef fat with a high smoke point — classic for frying.

How many net carbs are in beef tallow?

1 tbsp (12.8 g) of beef tallow has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much beef tallow can I eat on keto?

Beef tallow has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171400): Fat, beef tallow. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $11.41/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $9.99 for 14 oz jar. How we estimate prices

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