Lard vs Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Lard 901 kcal Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed 899 kcal
Calories
901 kcal 899 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g ~
Fat
100.0 g 100.0 g
Sodium
0 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has fewer calories (899 kcal vs 901 kcal).
MacronutrientsLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calories 901 kcal 899 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 100.0 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Water 0.0 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Fat 100.0 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 39.2 g 44.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 45.1 g 38.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2 g 8.8 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,000.0 mg 500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 10,200.0 mg 8,300.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Protein 0.0 g 0.0 g
Histidine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Isoleucine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Leucine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Lysine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Methionine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phenylalanine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Threonine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Tryptophan 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Valine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Alanine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Arginine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Cystine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Glycine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Proline 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Serine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Tyrosine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
VitaminsLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 2.5 mcg ~
Vitamin E 0.6 mg 4.0 mg
Vitamin K 0.0 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Folate (B9) 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Choline 49.7 mg ~
MineralsLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calcium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg ~
Manganese 0.0 mg ~
Selenium 0.2 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Cholesterol 95.0 mg 100.0 mg
Phytosterols 0.0 mg 32.0 mg
OtherLardShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 0.0 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Lard or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?

Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has fewer calories: 901 kcal for Lard vs 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.

Is Lard or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed healthier?

Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed is lower in calories. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.