Shortening
Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Fats And Oils19 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 0/100
How many beneficial nutrients Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
100% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 100%100.0 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
What Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 44.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,100.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 9,700.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 100.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1,600.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 23,000.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 15,200.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 3,100.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 40,900.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 9,700.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 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 | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 21.5 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 25.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 56.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 13.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.0 g | — |
About Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil
Shortening is a solid, shelf-stable fat, most often made from hydrogenated vegetable oils like soybean or cottonseed, used to give baked goods a tender, crumbly texture; the name comes from the way it shortens gluten strands so pastry turns out flaky rather than tough. Prized by bakers for its high melting point and neutral flavor, it produces flaky pie crusts, soft cookies, and stable frostings that hold their shape at room temperature.
Nutritionally it is pure fat and pure calories, with no water or milk solids, and while modern shortenings are largely free of the trans fats that once made them controversial, they remain a food to use in moderation. Bakers sometimes swap part of the butter in a recipe for shortening to boost tenderness and lift. Store shortening tightly covered in a cool, dark pantry, where its low moisture content keeps it fresh for a year or longer.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil?
There are 899 calories in 100 g of Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil, or about 1,843 calories in 1 cup (205 g).
How much protein is in Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil?
Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil?
Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil?
Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil provides 100.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil a good source of?
Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil is a good source of Vitamin K (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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Compare Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil with…
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- Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil vs Margarine, 80% fat, tub, CANOLA HARVEST Soft Spread (canola, palm and palm kernel oils)
- Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil vs Margarine, regular, hard, soybean (hydrogenated)
- Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil vs Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries
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