Keto Approved
Lard (Rendered)
0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon
Traditional cooking fat with high smoke point and zero carbs.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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Good to Know
Rendered pork fat comes in two main forms: leaf lard from around the kidneys, which is the cleanest tasting and best for baking, and back fat, which carries more pork flavor for savory cooking. Shelf-stable tubs from brands like Armour and Morrell sit in the baking aisle, but many contain hydrogenated oils and a preservative called BHA, so the refrigerated or rendered-from-a-butcher version is usually a better pick. At 12.8 g of fat per tablespoon and no carbs, it works well for searing, frying eggs, or greasing a pan, just keep it stored cold since the unprocessed kind goes rancid faster than the stabilized stuff.
Is Lard (Rendered) Keto? The Full Answer
Lard contains 0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon (0.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Traditional cooking fat with high smoke point and zero carbs.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 0% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Lard a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
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