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Fat from beef sucuk, used in sausage making, is high in saturated fat and energy-dense.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Beef sucuk fat (12 g) has 107 calories. That works out to 890 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 11.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 12 g
107
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
11.9g
· 15% 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 | 107 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 1.44 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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) | 12 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 4 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 178 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 24 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 445 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 712 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 890 kcal |
Calculated from 890 calories per 100 g.
Beef sucuk fat is beef fat used as an ingredient in sucuk, the Turkish spiced sausage. When it is simply melted and strained, it is minimally processed; it is not the same thing as the finished sausage or its seasoning.
Beef sucuk fat adds richness, moisture and flavor to the sausage mixture. Too little can leave the cooked sucuk dry, while excess fat may render out during cooking and make the sausage greasy.
To render beef sucuk fat, cut or chop the fat into small pieces and heat it gently until the fat melts. Strain out the solids and let the liquid fat cool; avoid high heat, which can scorch it and give it a burnt flavor.
Not necessarily. Beef tallow usually means rendered beef fat, while beef sucuk fat describes beef fat intended for sucuk or associated with its preparation. If the sucuk fat has been rendered and strained, it is similar to tallow, but it may not be seasoned or handled the same way.
Yes, beef sucuk fat can be used to fry eggs. Melt a small amount in the pan first; its rich flavor carries through the dish, so you usually do not need to add another cooking fat.
Yes, beef sucuk fat can replace tail fat in a sucuk recipe, but the flavor will differ. Tail fat comes from sheep and has a more distinctive taste, so the finished sausage may be less traditionally aromatic with beef fat.
Keep beef sucuk fat in a sealed container in the refrigerator and follow the package instructions. Store raw and rendered fat separately; discard it if it develops an off smell, visible mold or an unusual color.
Yes, beef sucuk fat can be frozen in an airtight container or divided into cooking-size portions. Thaw only what you need in the refrigerator, and do not refreeze fat that has already thawed.
Beef sucuk fat works for pan-frying and sautéing, especially when you want a savory beef flavor. Heat it gently and lower the temperature if it starts smoking, since overheated fat can taste burnt.
Beef sucuk fat is rich in saturated fat and energy-dense, so it is best used sparingly rather than as an everyday main cooking fat. A small amount can add flavor, but frequent large portions can make meals much higher in saturated fat.
Vitamins
B12
0.08µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.19mg · 1% DV
Vitamin D
0.18µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.36µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Zinc
0.02mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.12µg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
0.96mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.02mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.44mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
1.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Beef sucuk fat is beef fat used in making sucuk, the Turkish spiced sausage. It is a cooking ingredient rather than a dish in its own right, adding richness and some of sucuk’s characteristic savoury, warmly spiced flavour.
A little melts in a hot pan and can season eggs, potatoes or beans; in Turkey, it may also be used to give a breakfast skillet a sucuk-like flavour. Its fat content is very high, so it is energy-dense and best used sparingly. Start with a small amount, especially when cooking other rich ingredients, and skip additional oil if enough fat has rendered into the pan.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.