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Cooking oil/fat from sautéed beef; very high energy, low micronutrient density.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Beef sauté fat (14 g) has 124 calories. That works out to 884 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
124
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.53 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.43 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 177 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 248 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 42 g | 371 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 55 g | 486 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 972 kcal |
Calculated from 884 calories per 100 g.
Beef sauté fat is energy-dense and contains saturated fat, so it is best used sparingly rather than as the main cooking fat at every meal. A small amount can add flavor, but it does not provide much micronutrient value.
Beef sauté fat works well for browning potatoes, mushrooms, or onions and can add savory flavor to grains. Strain out any browned meat bits first, especially if they are dark or burnt, so they do not make the next dish bitter.
Cool beef sauté fat promptly, transfer it to a clean covered container, and refrigerate it. If meat juices or food scraps are mixed in, use it sooner than clean fat; discard it if it develops an off smell, mold, or an unusual appearance.
Yes, you can reuse beef sauté fat if it has not burned and is free of food residue. Strain it after cooking; discard it if it smoked heavily, smells rancid, or contains browned scraps that may spoil or scorch.
Beef sauté fat can solidify as it cools because animal fat firms at refrigerator temperatures. A solid or cloudy appearance by itself is normal; check for an unpleasant smell or other signs of spoilage before using it.
Chill the pan liquid until the fat firms into a layer above the juices, then lift off that layer with a spoon. Keeping the watery juices separate helps the fat store better, since leftover moisture and meat particles can shorten its shelf life.
Yes, beef sauté fat can be frozen. Let it cool, portion it into a freezer-safe airtight container, and label it; thaw only what you need and avoid refreezing fat that has already been thawed.
Not necessarily; the smoke point varies with how the fat was rendered and whether meat juices or browned particles remain. Use clean, strained beef sauté fat over moderate heat, and replace it if it begins smoking or smells scorched.
Sometimes, but beef sauté fat is not a neutral, one-for-one flavor substitute for butter. It adds a savory beef taste and lacks butter's water and milk solids, so it suits savory dishes better than baking or sweet recipes.
Yes, beef sauté fat can give other foods a noticeable savory, beef-like flavor, especially when it contains browned bits from the pan. Use it with ingredients that suit that flavor, and choose a neutral oil when you do not want it.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.17mg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
1.12µg · 1% DV
Vitamin D
0.03µg · 0% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 124 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Beef sauté fat is the fat released from beef as it cooks in a pan, rather than a separately added cooking oil. It may firm up as it cools and turn liquid again when warmed. Its flavour is savoury and distinctly beefy, often carrying the browned notes of the meat; the amount and intensity vary with the cut and cooking method.
It is usually left in the pan to enrich the dish, or spooned over potatoes, rice, vegetables or bread. In home cooking, a little can add depth to sautéed vegetables or a pan sauce. It is almost entirely fat, so it is energy-dense and contributes little beyond that; skim off some of the drippings if you prefer a less rich meal.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.53g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.33g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.