Shortening
Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Fats And Oils19 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)'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 5/100
How many beneficial nutrients Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) 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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
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 | 20.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 36.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 2,201.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 35,790.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 9,666.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 10,335.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 36,555.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 35,790.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 6.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 43.0 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 |
| 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 | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.0 g | — |
About Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
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, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?
There are 883 calories in 100 g of Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated), or about 1,810 calories in 1 cup (205 g).
How much protein is in Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?
Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?
Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)?
Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) provides 100.0 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) a good source of?
Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) is an excellent source of Vitamin E (41% DV) and Vitamin K (36% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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