Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread vs Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread 337 kcal Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) 883 kcal
Calories
337 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.0 g
Carbs
2.0 g 0.0 g
Fiber
~ 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 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 62% fewer calories (337 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has more protein (0.0 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) 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, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 580 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calories 337 kcal 883 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
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 59.9 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 2.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Fat 36.4 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 10.1 g 25.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 13.7 g 44.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7 g 26.1 g
Trans Fat 0.6 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,304.0 mg 1,600.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 8,318.0 mg 24,500.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
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, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 1,433.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin D ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 15.8 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K 46.8 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) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.0 mg
Choline ~ 0.2 mg
MineralsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
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 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg ~
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 200.0 mg
OtherMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.7 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread has fewer calories: 337 kcal for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread vs 883 kcal for Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?

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, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) 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.