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Nutritional Profile of Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
We got 21 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fats and Oils) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Thiamin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Let's first take a look at a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Lipid (fat) profile of Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Figure 1. Lipid (fat) profile of Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 41.2 g | 11.7 g | 52 | 62 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 28.1 g | 8 g | 49 | 75 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 25 g | 7.1 g | 53 | 95 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 100 g | 28.3 g | 1 | 1 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 65 | 983 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 12.5 g | 3.5 g | 42 | 65 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 11.4 g | 3.2 g | 25 | 41 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 41.1 g | 11.7 g | 41 | 48 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 83 | 962 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 88 mg | 24.9 mg | 68 | 386 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 26.2 g | 7.4 g | 42 | 66 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 1.9 g | 533 mg | 56 | 97 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Thiamin | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 6 | 864 |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 19 | 980 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 6.1 mg | 1.7 mg | 56 | 196 |
| Phylloquinone | 53.2 µg | 15.1 µg | 26 | 442 |
| Minerals (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 25 | 565 |
| Iron, Fe | 70 µg | 19.8 µg | 16 | 930 |
| Sodium, Na | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 56 | 1155 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 29 | 1154 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 884 kcal | 250.6 kcal | 6 | 9 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Shortening (Unspecified If Vegetable Or Animal)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 12.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| 1 Cup | 192.0 g | 6.8 oz |
22 Similar Fats or Oils
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| Animal Shortening | No of Nutrients |
| 21 | |
| Confectionery Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Fractionated Palm) | 14 |
| Household Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Soybean & Palm) | 18 |
(Lard & Vegetable Oil) | 20 |
(Partially Hydrogenated Soybean, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed) | 19 |
| Industrial Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Industrial) | 18 |
(Industrial, For Frying, Partially Hydrogenated Soy) | 33 |
(Industrial, For Baking & Confections, Partially Hydrogenated Soy) | 31 |
(Industrial, Pourable Liquid Fry Shortening, Partially Hydrogenated Soy) | 32 |
(Industrial, Hydrogenated Soybean) | 18 |
| Margarine-like Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Industrial, Partially Hydrogenated Soy, Cottonseed & Soy, Principal Use Flaky Pastries) | 36 |
| Multipurpose Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Soybean & Hydrogenated Palm) | 15 |
| Shortening Bread | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed) | 13 |
| Shortening Cake Mix | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Soybean, Hydrogenated Cottonseed) | 20 |
| Shortening Confectionery | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Coconut Or Hydrogenated Palm Kernel) | 18 |
| Shortening Frying | No of Nutrients |
| 16 | |
(Hydrogenated) | 12 |
(Linoleic Less Than 1%, Hydrogenated Soybean) | 17 |
| Special Purpose For Baking Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Soybean, Palm, & Cottonseed) | 18 |
| Special Purpose For Cakes & Frostings Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(Hydrogenated Soybean) | 16 |
| Vegetable Shortening | No of Nutrients |
| 21 | |
(Household, Composite) | 44 |
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