Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) vs Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Nutrition comparison per 100 g.
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
605 kcal
Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
899 kcal
Calories
605 kcal
899 kcal
Protein
0.1 g
0.0 g
Carbs
0.2 g
0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g
0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g
~
Fat
71.0 g
100.0 g
Sodium
729 mg
0 mg
Key takeaways
- Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has 33% fewer calories (605 kcal vs 899 kcal).
- Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has more protein (0.1 g vs 0.0 g).
- Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.2 g).
- Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has more fat (71.0 g vs 100.0 g).
- Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 729 mg).
| Macronutrients | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 605 kcal | 899 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 100.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ~ |
| Water | 27.9 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ~ |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 100.0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 44.9 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.3 g | 38.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.4 g | ~ |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2,432.0 mg | 500.0 mg |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 15,201.0 mg | 8,300.0 mg |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.1 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 |
| Vitamins | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | 0.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 11.8 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 52.5 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 |
| Minerals | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Iron | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Magnesium | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 23.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Potassium | 71.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Sodium | 729.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Zinc | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Selenium | ~ | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.0 mg | 100.0 mg |
| Phytosterols | 3.0 mg | 32.0 mg |
| Campesterol | 0.0 mg | ~ |
| Stigmasterol | 0.0 mg | ~ |
| Beta-sitosterol | 3.0 mg | ~ |
| Other | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 0.9 g | 0.0 g |
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer calories, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has fewer calories: 605 kcal for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) vs 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.
Which has more protein, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has more protein: 0.1 g for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) vs 0.0 g for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.
Is Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed healthier?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) is lower in calories, and Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.