Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread vs Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread 337 kcal Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed 899 kcal
Calories
337 kcal 899 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.0 g
Carbs
2.0 g 0.0 g
Fiber
~ 0.0 g
Fat
36.4 g 100.0 g
Sodium
580 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has 63% fewer calories (337 kcal vs 899 kcal).
  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has more protein (0.0 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more carbs (0.0 g vs 2.0 g).
  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has more fat (36.4 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 580 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calories 337 kcal 899 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 36.4 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 2.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Water 59.9 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Carbohydrate 2.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Fat 36.4 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 10.1 g 44.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 13.7 g 38.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7 g 8.8 g
Trans Fat 0.6 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,304.0 mg 500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 8,318.0 mg 8,300.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
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, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Vitamin A (RAE) 1,433.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 15.8 mg 4.0 mg
Vitamin K 46.8 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
MineralsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calcium 3.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 32.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 580.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg ~
Manganese 0.0 mg ~
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Cholesterol ~ 100.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 32.0 mg
OtherMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Ash 1.7 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has fewer calories: 337 kcal for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread vs 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has more protein: 0.0 g for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread vs 0.0 g for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.

Is Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed healthier?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread is lower in calories, and Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.