Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D vs Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 712 kcal Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) 883 kcal
Calories
712 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.2 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.8 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g 0.0 g
Fat
80.2 g 100.0 g
Sodium
657 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D has 19% fewer calories (712 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 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 0.8 g).
  • Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D has more fat (80.2 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 657 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calories 712 kcal 883 kcal
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 80.2 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.8 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Water 17.1 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 0.8 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, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Fat 80.2 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 14.2 g 25.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 36.4 g 44.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.7 g 26.1 g
Trans Fat 5.8 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 5,031.0 mg 1,600.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 21,656.0 mg 24,500.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, 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, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 819.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 10.7 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 15.4 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K 91.7 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) 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Choline 12.4 mg 0.2 mg
MineralsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calcium 3.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 5.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 17.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 657.0 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, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 210.0 mg 200.0 mg
Campesterol 48.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 37.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 112.0 mg ~
OtherMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, 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 1.8 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

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

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D has fewer calories: 712 kcal for Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D vs 883 kcal for Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

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

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

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

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