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Duck fat
Calories & nutrition facts
animal
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 883 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 33 g 166%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 100 mg 33%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 4.8 µg 24%
- Vitamin E 2.7 mg 18%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 122 mg 22%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
- Copper 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.2 µg 0%
Similar foods
- Chicken fat900 kcal / 100 g
- Goose fatanimal901 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey fat900 kcal / 100 g
- Duckskin & fat, raw562 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon greaseanimal fat897 kcal / 100 g
- Beef fat891 kcal / 100 g
- Mutton tallowanimal902 kcal / 100 g
- Duck meatraw127 kcal / 100 g
- Pork fatfresh, separable fat, cooked626 kcal / 100 g
- Cooking fataverage788 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Duck fat
How do you roast potatoes in duck fat?
Parboil floury potatoes for 8–10 minutes, drain and shake them to roughen the edges. Heat duck fat in a roasting tin, add the potatoes and roast at 200°C for 45–60 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
How much duck fat should you use for roast potatoes?
For 500 g of potatoes, start with 1–2 tablespoons: enough to coat them lightly without leaving them swimming in fat. Heat the fat in the roasting tin before adding the potatoes for crisper edges.
How should you store duck fat after cooking?
Strain out crumbs and meat juices, let the fat cool, then seal it in a clean jar and refrigerate it. For longer storage, freeze it in small portions so you can take out only what you need.
Can you reuse duck fat?
Yes: strain it after frying or roasting and chill it promptly in a clean, sealed container. Reuse it for savoury cooking, but discard it if it smells rancid or has burnt bits that you cannot strain out.
What can you cook with duck fat besides potatoes?
Use a little to fry eggs, brown mushrooms or roast carrots, parsnips and other root vegetables. It is also traditionally used to cook duck slowly for confit.
What can you use instead of duck fat?
Goose fat is the closest swap for roast potatoes and other savoury dishes. Chicken fat or lard also work; for a plant-based option, use a neutral oil, though the flavour will be different.
How does duck fat compare with chicken fat?
They work similarly for roasting potatoes and frying savoury ingredients, and both are solid when chilled. Duck fat has a richer, more pronounced flavour, while chicken fat is usually milder.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 447 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
