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

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread 337 kcal Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening has more sodium (0 mg vs 580 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Total Fat 36.4 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 10.1 g 18.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 13.7 g 38.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 0.6 g 12.6 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,304.0 mg 2,485.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 8,318.0 mg 34,829.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery 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, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Vitamin A (RAE) 1,433.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 15.8 mg 8.1 mg
Vitamin K 46.8 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, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 132.0 mg
OtherMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery SpreadShortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening?

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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening?

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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening per 100 g.

Is Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread or Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 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.