Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt vs Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt 716 kcal Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 751 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 80.7 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 15.2 g 20.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.9 g 36.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.3 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 14.9 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,040.0 mg 2,201.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 22,252.0 mg 35,790.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
VitaminsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 819.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 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 ~
MineralsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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
Manganese ~ 0.0 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Campesterol 75.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 35.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 275.0 mg ~
OtherMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with saltShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt or Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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.