Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) vs Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) 605 kcal Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 883 kcal
Calories
605 kcal 883 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 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 32% fewer calories (605 kcal vs 883 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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening has more sodium (0 mg vs 729 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Calories 605 kcal 883 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 0.0 g
Water 27.9 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Total Carbohydrate 0.2 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Total Fat 71.0 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 19.8 g 18.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 25.3 g 38.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.5 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 0.4 g 12.6 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,432.0 mg 2,485.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 15,201.0 mg 34,829.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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
VitaminsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 11.8 mg 8.1 mg
Vitamin K 52.5 mcg 24.7 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
Choline ~ 0.2 mg
MineralsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
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
Copper ~ 0.0 mg
Selenium ~ 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Cholesterol 23.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 3.0 mg 132.0 mg
Campesterol 0.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 0.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 3.0 mg ~
OtherMargarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
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, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening?

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 883 kcal for Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) or Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening?

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

Is Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) or Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening 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.