Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt vs Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt 716 kcal Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) 883 kcal
Calories
716 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.2 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.7 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g 0.0 g
Fat
80.7 g 100.0 g
Sodium
751 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt has 19% fewer calories (716 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt has more protein (0.2 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt has more fat (80.7 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 751 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calories 716 kcal 883 kcal
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 80.7 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Water 16.5 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Fat 80.7 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 15.2 g 25.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.9 g 44.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3 g 26.1 g
Trans Fat 14.9 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,040.0 mg 1,600.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 22,252.0 mg 24,500.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Protein 0.2 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, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 819.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 9.0 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K 93.0 mcg 43.0 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) 1.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Choline 12.4 mg 0.2 mg
MineralsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calcium 3.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 3.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 5.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 18.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 751.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 200.0 mg
Campesterol 75.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 35.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 275.0 mg ~
OtherMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Alcohol 0.0 g 0.0 g
Caffeine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Theobromine 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Ash 1.9 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt has fewer calories: 716 kcal for Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt vs 883 kcal for Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt has more protein: 0.2 g for Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt vs 0.0 g for Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) healthier?

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt is lower in calories, and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.