Shortening vs Oil
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Shortening 884
Oil 884
Protein (g)
Shortening 0
Oil 0
Carbs (g)
Shortening 0
Oil 0
Fat (g)
Shortening 100
Oil 100
Fiber (g)
Shortening 0
Oil 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying — 0g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying — 884 vs 884 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Oil, industrial, soy ( partially hydrogenated), all purpose 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 | Oil | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 884 kcal | 884 kcal | = |
| 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 | 17.4 g | 24.8 g | -30% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 40.8 g | 61.2 g | -33% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 13.8 g | 34.2 g | -60% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| 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 | 0.200 mg | = |
| 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 | 8.10 mg | -24% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| 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 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 3699 kj | 3699 kj | = |
| 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 | = |
| Betaine | — | 0 mg | |
| 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 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 | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 43.0 ug | 24.7 ug | +74% |
| 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 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.104 g | -28% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.037 g | 0.037 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 10.4 g | 11.2 g | -7% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.095 g | 0.124 g | -23% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 6.09 g | 12.6 g | -52% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.392 g | 0.354 g | +11% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.288 g | 0.365 g | -21% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.133 g | 0.085 g | +56% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.133 g | 0.085 g | +56% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 40.5 g | 61.1 g | -34% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 30.7 g | 31.5 g | -2% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.201 g | 0.037 g | +443% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 36.0 g | 9.30 g | +288% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 33.7 g | 8.59 g | +292% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 30.4 g | 4.56 g | +566% |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 3.34 g | 4.03 g | -17% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 2.32 g | 0.209 g | +1011% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 1.63 g | 0.209 g | +679% |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.695 g | 0.495 g | +40% |
| 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 | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 9.75 g | 29.6 g | -67% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 9.75 g | 29.6 g | -67% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 4.04 g | 4.52 g | -11% |
| Phytosterols | — | 132 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0 g | |
| Serine | — | 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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