Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) vs Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) 730 kcal Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 883 kcal
Calories
730 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.4 g 0.0 g
Carbs
1.4 g 0.0 g
Fiber
~ 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 0.0 g
Fat
80.3 g 100.0 g
Sodium
714 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) has 17% fewer calories (730 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) has more protein (0.4 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has more carbs (0.0 g vs 1.4 g).
  • Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) has more fat (80.3 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 714 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calories 730 kcal 883 kcal
Protein 0.4 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 80.3 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 1.4 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 16.1 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 1.4 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 80.3 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 11.6 g 20.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 45.3 g 36.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.3 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 0.3 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 6,766.0 mg 2,201.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 14,489.0 mg 35,790.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Protein 0.4 g 0.0 g
VitaminsMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 26.6 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K ~ 43.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) ~ 0.0 mg
Riboflavin (B2) ~ 0.0 mg
Niacin (B3) ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.0 mg
Folate (B9) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.0 mg
MineralsMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calcium ~ 0.0 mg
Iron ~ 0.0 mg
Magnesium ~ 0.0 mg
Phosphorus ~ 0.0 mg
Potassium ~ 0.0 mg
Sodium 714.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc ~ 0.0 mg
Copper ~ 0.0 mg
Manganese ~ 0.0 mg
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
OtherMargarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.8 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) has fewer calories: 730 kcal for Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) vs 883 kcal for Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) has more protein: 0.4 g for Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) vs 0.0 g for Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) healthier?

Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) is lower in calories, and Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.