Shortening, vegetable, household, composite vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Shortening, vegetable, household, composite 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
4 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, vegetable, household, composite 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, vegetable, household, composite has more sodium (4 mg vs 943 mg).
MacronutrientsShortening, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, 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, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, 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, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Total Fat 100.0 g 80.5 g
Saturated Fat 25.0 g 16.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 41.2 g 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.1 g 20.9 g
Trans Fat 13.2 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,883.0 mg 1,500.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 26,213.0 mg 19,400.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsShortening, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, 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, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 819.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 0.2 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ~
Vitamin E 6.1 mg 3.1 mg
Vitamin K 53.2 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) 0.7 mg 0.1 mg
Choline 0.2 mg ~
MineralsShortening, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Calcium 1.0 mg 30.0 mg
Iron 0.1 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 4.0 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, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 146.0 mg
Campesterol 50.0 mg ~
Stigmasterol 51.0 mg ~
Beta-sitosterol 138.0 mg ~
OtherShortening, vegetable, household, compositeMargarine, 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, vegetable, household, composite or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has fewer calories: 883 kcal for Shortening, vegetable, household, composite vs 718 kcal for Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Shortening, vegetable, household, composite or Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)?

Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) has more protein: 0.0 g for Shortening, vegetable, household, composite vs 0.9 g for Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated) per 100 g.

Is Shortening, vegetable, household, composite 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.