Is Chicken Fat Keto?

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KETO VERDICTYES

The chicken-fat reference has 0g net carbs, 99.8g fat and 900 calories per 100 g. Use a measured portion and count onions, seasonings or other ingredients separately.

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YOUR PORTION

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Per 100 g (chicken fat). USDA FoodData Central.

How this is calculated

total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.

Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.

0gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
99.8g
Calories
900
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The USDA source tablespoon weighs 12.8 g.

The values describe chicken fat, not whole chicken or skin.

Use the measured amount added to a recipe; retained fat and final yield need physical measurement.

  • Net carbs (100 g reference)0g
  • Calories (100 g reference)900
  • Reference preparationchicken fat

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (chicken fat)

Net Carbs
0g
Total Carbs
0g
Fiber
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
99.8g
Calories
900

Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record

Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ

Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber

Generic reference: Fat, chicken. USDA record retrieved and checked September 6, 2026. Chicken-fat reference, not whole chicken, skin or schmaltz mixed with onions or other ingredients. Household measures are USDA reference weights; weigh your portion when possible.

Nutrition record reviewed 2026-09-06. Maintained by KetoLens Team.

WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY

  • The reference provides 0g net carbs per 100 g.
  • Use the portion calculator with the amount you actually use.
  • Added ingredients and a different preparation can change the finished dish’s nutrition.

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

SAUTÉING VEGETABLES

Use for cooking mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers to add subtle chicken flavor to vegetable sides.

SOUP BASE

Add to soups and broths for enhanced chicken flavor and increased fat content for keto macros.

PAN-FRYING

Use to pan-fry chicken cutlets, pork chops, or fish for added moisture and complementary flavor.

KETO BAKING

Substitute for butter or oil in savory keto baked goods like biscuits, crackers, or pie crusts.