Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed vs Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed 899 kcal Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries 627 kcal
Calories
899 kcal 627 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g 0.0 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 0.0 g
Fat
100.0 g 71.0 g
Sodium
0 mg 864 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries has 30% fewer calories (627 kcal vs 899 kcal).
  • Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries has more fat (71.0 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 864 mg).
MacronutrientsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Calories 899 kcal 627 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Fat 100.0 g 71.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 0.0 g 28.0 g
CarbohydratesShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Total Fat 100.0 g 71.0 g
Saturated Fat 44.9 g 22.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.5 g 37.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8 g 7.5 g
Trans Fat ~ 19.1 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 500.0 mg 757.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 8,300.0 mg 6,755.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Protein 0.0 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 ~
VitaminsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin E 4.0 mg 6.1 mg
Vitamin K ~ 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) 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg ~
MineralsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Calcium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phosphorus 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg 864.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Copper ~ 0.0 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Cholesterol 100.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 32.0 mg ~
OtherShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.0 g 1.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed or Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries?

Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries has fewer calories: 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed vs 627 kcal for Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries per 100 g.

Is Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed or Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries healthier?

Margarine-like shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), cottonseed, and soy, principal use flaky pastries is lower in calories. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.