Keto Approved
Beef Tallow
0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon
Ancestral cooking fat: zero carbs, high smoke point, rich flavor.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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Good to Know
Rendered from suet (the fat around a cow's kidneys), tallow stays solid at room temperature and melts clean for frying. Grass-fed options from brands like Epic and Fatworks tend to have a milder beefy taste than supermarket tubs, which can run stronger. A single tablespoon delivers 12.8 g of fat and 115 calories with nothing else along for the ride, so the only thing to confirm is that you bought pure tallow and not a blended shortening cut with vegetable oils.
Is Beef Tallow Keto? The Full Answer
Beef Tallow contains 0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon (0.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Ancestral cooking fat: zero carbs, high smoke point, rich flavor.
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 Beef Tallow a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
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