Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils vs Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils 716 kcal Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed 899 kcal
Calories
716 kcal 899 kcal
Protein
0.2 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.7 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Fat
80.7 g 100.0 g
Sodium
654 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils has 20% fewer calories (716 kcal vs 899 kcal).
  • Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils has more protein (0.2 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils has more fat (80.7 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 654 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calories 716 kcal 899 kcal
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 80.7 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Water 16.5 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Fat 80.7 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 15.2 g 44.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.9 g 38.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3 g 8.8 g
Trans Fat 14.9 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,040.0 mg 500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 22,252.0 mg 8,300.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
Histidine ~ 0.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 0.0 mg
Leucine ~ 0.0 mg
Lysine ~ 0.0 mg
Methionine ~ 0.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 0.0 mg
Threonine ~ 0.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 0.0 mg
Valine ~ 0.0 mg
Alanine ~ 0.0 mg
Arginine ~ 0.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 0.0 mg
Cystine ~ 0.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 0.0 mg
Glycine ~ 0.0 mg
Proline ~ 0.0 mg
Serine ~ 0.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 0.0 mg
VitaminsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 5.2 mg 4.0 mg
Vitamin K 75.0 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) 1.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
MineralsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calcium 3.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 5.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 18.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 654.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 100.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 32.0 mg
Campesterol 75.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 35.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 275.0 mg ~
OtherMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Ash 1.9 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?

Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils has fewer calories: 716 kcal for Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils vs 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?

Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils has more protein: 0.2 g for Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils vs 0.0 g for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.

Is Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed healthier?

Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils is lower in calories, and Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.