Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed 899 kcal Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) 718 kcal
Calories
899 kcal 718 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.9 g
Carbs
0.0 g 0.9 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
~ 0.0 g
Fat
100.0 g 80.5 g
Sodium
0 mg 943 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has 20% fewer calories (718 kcal vs 899 kcal).
  • Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has more protein (0.9 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has more fat (80.5 g vs 100.0 g).
  • Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 943 mg).
MacronutrientsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calories 899 kcal 718 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.9 g
Total Fat 100.0 g 80.5 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.9 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Water 0.0 g 15.7 g
CarbohydratesShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.9 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 100.0 g 80.5 g
Saturated Fat 44.9 g 16.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.5 g 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8 g 20.9 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 500.0 mg 1,500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 8,300.0 mg 19,400.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Protein 0.0 g 0.9 g
Histidine 0.0 mg 23.0 mg
Isoleucine 0.0 mg 52.0 mg
Leucine 0.0 mg 84.0 mg
Lysine 0.0 mg 68.0 mg
Methionine 0.0 mg 21.0 mg
Phenylalanine 0.0 mg 41.0 mg
Threonine 0.0 mg 39.0 mg
Tryptophan 0.0 mg 12.0 mg
Valine 0.0 mg 57.0 mg
Alanine 0.0 mg 29.0 mg
Arginine 0.0 mg 31.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 0.0 mg 65.0 mg
Cystine 0.0 mg 8.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 0.0 mg 179.0 mg
Glycine 0.0 mg 18.0 mg
Proline 0.0 mg 83.0 mg
Serine 0.0 mg 46.0 mg
Tyrosine 0.0 mg 41.0 mg
VitaminsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 819.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.2 mg
Vitamin E 4.0 mg 3.1 mg
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 1.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.1 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
MineralsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calcium 0.0 mg 30.0 mg
Iron 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Magnesium 0.0 mg 3.0 mg
Phosphorus 0.0 mg 23.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg 42.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg 943.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 100.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols 32.0 mg 146.0 mg
OtherShortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Ash 0.0 g 2.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has fewer calories: 899 kcal for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed vs 718 kcal for Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has more protein: 0.0 g for Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed vs 0.9 g for Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Shortening frying (heavy duty), beef tallow and cottonseed or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) healthier?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) is lower in calories, and Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.