Shortening vs Fat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fat, beef tallow is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Shortening 884
Fat 902
Protein (g)
Shortening 0
Fat 0
Carbs (g)
Shortening 0
Fat 0
Fat (g)
Shortening 100
Fat 100
Fiber (g)
Shortening 0
Fat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) — 0g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) — 884 vs 902 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fat, beef tallow scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Shortening | Fat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 884 kcal | 902 kcal | -2% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Total lipid (fat) | 100 g | 100 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 25.0 g | 49.8 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 44.5 g | 41.8 g | +6% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 109 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 0.200 mg | 79.8 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 6.13 mg | 2.70 mg | +127% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0.700 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Potassium, K | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0.200 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 3699 kj | 3774 kj | -2% |
| Ash | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.440 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 32.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 15.4 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 28.0 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0.700 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 43.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.900 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.400 g | 3.70 g | -89% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 14.1 g | 24.9 g | -43% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 10.6 g | 18.9 g | -44% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 4.20 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 44.5 g | 36.0 g | +24% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.300 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 26.1 g | 4.00 g | +553% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 24.5 g | 3.10 g | +690% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 1.60 g | 0.600 g | +167% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | 200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alanine | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Aspartic acid | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Glutamic acid | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Serine | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +127% in Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) Choline, total -100% in Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -100% in Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) Selenium, Se -100% in Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated)
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