Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has more sodium (0 mg vs 943 mg).
MacronutrientsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 100.0 g 80.5 g
Saturated Fat 20.0 g 16.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 36.6 g 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.0 g 20.9 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2,201.0 mg 1,500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 35,790.0 mg 19,400.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 146.0 mg
OtherShortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)Margarine, 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 cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

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

Which has more protein, Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

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

Is Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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.