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

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D 712 kcal Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 657 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 80.2 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 14.2 g 20.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 36.4 g 36.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.7 g 38.0 g
Trans Fat 5.8 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 5,031.0 mg 2,201.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 21,656.0 mg 35,790.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
VitaminsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 819.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 10.7 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 ~
MineralsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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 0.0 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, tub, with salt, with added vitamin DShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 210.0 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, 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 1.8 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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

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

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