How many calories in
lard?
Lard is essentially pure fat at 902 calories per 100g. A tablespoon is around 122 calories. The most common tracking error is the unmeasured drizzle in the pan or on the salad — measure for accuracy.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical lard serving translates in your tracker:
What 902 calories means.
Calorie-dense and fatty — 100 g of fat per 100g means small portions add up fast, so weigh it rather than eyeballing.
Lard vs. similar foods.
How lard stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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Point your iPhone camera at lard and Spotwell's AI estimates the portion and macros in a few seconds. Check it, adjust anything that looks off, and log it.
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How many calories in lard?
Lard has approximately 902 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 767 calories.
How much protein is in lard?
0g of protein per 100g. That puts lard at roughly 0.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other fats sources.
How do I log lard accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is lard good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Lard is calorie-dense at 902 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.