Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed 883 kcal Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) 718 kcal
Calories
883 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 0.0 g
Fat
100.0 g 80.5 g
Sodium
0 mg 943 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has 19% fewer calories (718 kcal vs 883 kcal).
  • Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has more protein (0.9 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm 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, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed has more sodium (0 mg vs 943 mg).
MacronutrientsShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calories 883 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 0.0 g
Water 0.0 g 15.7 g
CarbohydratesShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm 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 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 100.0 g 80.5 g
Saturated Fat 28.8 g 16.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 29.6 g 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.2 g 20.9 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 3,190.0 mg 1,500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 33,984.0 mg 19,400.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Protein 0.0 g 0.9 g
Histidine ~ 23.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 52.0 mg
Leucine ~ 84.0 mg
Lysine ~ 68.0 mg
Methionine ~ 21.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 41.0 mg
Threonine ~ 39.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 12.0 mg
Valine ~ 57.0 mg
Alanine ~ 29.0 mg
Arginine ~ 31.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 65.0 mg
Cystine ~ 8.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 179.0 mg
Glycine ~ 18.0 mg
Proline ~ 83.0 mg
Serine ~ 46.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 41.0 mg
VitaminsShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm 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 6.1 mg 3.1 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 1.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.1 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
MineralsShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm 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
Copper 0.0 mg ~
Manganese 0.0 mg ~
Selenium 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
SterolsShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 146.0 mg
OtherShortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseedMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 0.0 g 2.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has fewer calories: 883 kcal for Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed vs 718 kcal for Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has more protein: 0.0 g for Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed vs 0.9 g for Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm 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.