Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt vs Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt 175 kcal Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed 899 kcal
Calories
175 kcal 899 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.4 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g ~
Fat
19.5 g 100.0 g
Sodium
733 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt has 81% fewer calories (175 kcal vs 899 kcal).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.4 g).
  • Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt has more fat (19.5 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 733 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calories 175 kcal 899 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 19.5 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Water 78.8 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Total Fat 19.5 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.9 g 44.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.5 g 38.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0 g 8.8 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 160.0 mg 500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 7,840.0 mg 8,300.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
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, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Vitamin A (RAE) 819.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ~
Vitamin E 4.5 mg 4.0 mg
Vitamin K 70.9 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 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.0 mg
Choline 12.4 mg ~
MineralsMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Calcium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 14.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 25.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 733.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg ~
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 100.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 32.0 mg
OtherMargarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with saltShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.3 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed?

Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt has fewer calories: 175 kcal for Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt vs 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed per 100 g.

Is Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt or Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed healthier?

Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt is lower in calories. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.