Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread vs Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 357 kcal Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 883 kcal
Calories
357 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.0 g
Carbs
5.7 g 0.0 g
Fiber
~ 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 0.0 g
Fat
38.7 g 100.0 g
Sodium
670 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread has 60% fewer calories (357 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening has more carbs (0.0 g vs 5.7 g).
  • Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread has more fat (38.7 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening has more sodium (0 mg vs 670 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Calories 357 kcal 883 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 38.7 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 5.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 53.7 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Total Carbohydrate 5.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Total Fat 38.7 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 4.8 g 18.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 18.9 g 38.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 2.2 g 12.6 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,187.0 mg 2,485.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 9,724.0 mg 34,829.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Protein 0.0 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-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Vitamin A (RAE) 1,370.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 37.2 mg 8.1 mg
Vitamin K 56.5 mcg 24.7 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
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.0 mg
Choline ~ 0.2 mg
MineralsMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Calcium 4.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 4.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 4.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 670.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg ~
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 132.0 mg
OtherMargarine-like spread, BENECOL Light SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread or Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening?

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread has fewer calories: 357 kcal for Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread vs 883 kcal for Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening per 100 g.

Is Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread or Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening healthier?

Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread is lower in calories. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.