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Very energy-dense animal fat, rich in saturated and monounsaturated fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sheep tail fat (12 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 902 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 12 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
108
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
12g
· 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 | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 0.24 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) | 12 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 180 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 24 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 271 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 316 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 55 g | 496 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 541 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 902 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 992 kcal |
Calculated from 902 calories per 100 g.
Sheep tail fat is used as a cooking fat and for its distinctive savory flavor. It is especially valued in some Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Turkish meat dishes, where small pieces may be rendered or mixed into meat.
Cut sheep tail fat into small pieces and warm it slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally. Strain out the solids once the fat has melted, then let the liquid fat cool before storing it in a clean, covered container.
Yes, sheep tail fat can add richness and help keep kebab meat from tasting dry. Mix a modest amount evenly into the mince; too much can make the kebab greasy and overpower the meat's flavor.
Keep sheep tail fat in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator. Rendered fat stores best when strained to remove meat particles. Discard it if it develops an unpleasant rancid or sour smell.
Yes, sheep tail fat freezes well. Divide it into portions before freezing so you only thaw what you need, and thaw it in the refrigerator. Avoid repeatedly thawing and refreezing the same portion.
Lamb or mutton fat is the closest substitute for sheep tail fat, though it may have a different texture and flavor. Butter, ghee, or neutral cooking oil can work in other dishes, but they will not reproduce its characteristic taste.
Sheep tail fat has a distinctive animal-fat aroma that becomes noticeable as it melts. Heating it gently and avoiding scorching helps keep the smell from becoming harsh; using less also makes its flavor less dominant in a dish.
No. Sheep tail fat specifically comes from the tail, while lamb fat can mean fat from any part of a young sheep. The two can taste similar, but they are not necessarily the same cut or product.
Yes, sheep tail fat can be used for frying, but its flavor will carry into the food. Its suitability for high-heat cooking depends on how cleanly it was rendered, so avoid letting it smoke or burn.
Sheep tail fat is an energy-dense animal fat that contains saturated as well as monounsaturated fats. Using it sparingly helps limit saturated-fat intake; it is better treated as a flavoring fat than as the main everyday cooking fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
0.84µg · 1% DV
Vitamin E
0.1mg · 1% DV
B12
0.01µg · 0% DV
Vitamin D
0.02µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0.01mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.02µg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.6mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.24mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Davar yağı is sheep fat, rendered for use in cooking; it is not necessarily the specific fat from a sheep’s tail. It has a pronounced savoury flavour, is firm when cool and softens or melts with heat. In Turkish cooking, a little may be used to enrich meat dishes, pilaf or kebab mixtures. Its strong flavour can dominate a dish, so it is usually best added sparingly or combined with a more neutral cooking oil.
Nutritionally, it is almost entirely fat, with no protein or carbohydrate, and is very energy-dense. A small amount can add plenty of richness, especially in robust, well-seasoned recipes.
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
5.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.