Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil vs Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Nutrition comparison per 100 g.
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil
582 kcal
Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
899 kcal
Calories
582 kcal
899 kcal
Protein
0.1 g
0.0 g
Carbs
0.1 g
0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g
0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g
~
Fat
64.6 g
100.0 g
Sodium
646 mg
0 mg
Key takeaways
- Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil has 35% fewer calories (582 kcal vs 899 kcal).
- Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax 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 0.1 g).
- Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil has more fat (64.6 g vs 100.0 g).
- Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 646 mg).
| Macronutrients | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 582 kcal | 899 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Total Fat | 64.6 g | 100.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ~ |
| Water | 34.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.1 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 Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 64.6 g | 100.0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 44.9 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26.2 g | 38.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.8 g | 8.8 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.4 g | ~ |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 3,555.0 mg | 500.0 mg |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 14,238.0 mg | 8,300.0 mg |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax 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 Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | 0.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 19.3 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 55.5 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 Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Iron | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Magnesium | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 4.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Potassium | 28.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Sodium | 646.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Zinc | ~ | 0.0 mg |
| Selenium | ~ | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 100.0 mg |
| Phytosterols | ~ | 32.0 mg |
| Other | Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1.1 g | 0.0 g |
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer calories, Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil has fewer calories: 582 kcal for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax 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 Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil has more protein: 0.1 g for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil vs 0.0 g for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.
Is Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed healthier?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil is lower in calories, and Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.