Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils vs Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils 716 kcal Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 883 kcal
Calories
716 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.2 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.7 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 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 19% fewer calories (716 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils has more protein (0.2 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 654 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calories 716 kcal 883 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
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 16.5 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 80.7 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 15.2 g 20.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.9 g 36.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 14.9 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,040.0 mg 2,201.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 22,252.0 mg 35,790.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
VitaminsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 5.2 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K 75.0 mcg 43.0 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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
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
Copper ~ 0.0 mg
Manganese ~ 0.0 mg
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oilsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?

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 883 kcal for Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?

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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Margarine, 80% fat, stick, includes regular and hydrogenated corn and soybean oils or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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.