Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub vs Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub 424 kcal Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) 883 kcal
Calories
424 kcal 883 kcal
Protein
0.2 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.9 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 0.0 g
Fat
47.5 g 100.0 g
Sodium
646 mg 0 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub has 52% fewer calories (424 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub 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 0.9 g).
  • Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub has more fat (47.5 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 646 mg).
MacronutrientsMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calories 424 kcal 883 kcal
Protein 0.2 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 47.5 g 100.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 49.7 g 0.0 g
CarbohydratesMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 0.9 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Total Fat 47.5 g 100.0 g
Saturated Fat 8.8 g 25.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 16.4 g 44.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.2 g 26.1 g
Trans Fat 4.4 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,121.0 mg 1,600.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 17,886.0 mg 24,500.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, 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 Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 3.9 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K 101.3 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) 2.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Choline ~ 0.2 mg
MineralsMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Calcium 4.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 4.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 36.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 646.0 mg 0.0 mg
Zinc 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Copper 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Manganese 0.0 mg ~
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 1.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 200.0 mg
Campesterol 22.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 20.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 62.0 mg ~
OtherMargarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tubShortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.8 g 0.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?

Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub has fewer calories: 424 kcal for Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub vs 883 kcal for Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)?

Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub has more protein: 0.2 g for Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub vs 0.0 g for Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub or Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) healthier?

Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub is lower in calories, and Margarine Spread, approximately 48% fat, tub is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.