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Nutritional Profile of Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
We got 18 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for four nutrients.
These are
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated 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 very high (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
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 Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
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 Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
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 Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
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: Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
In food category: Fats and Oils
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 40.7 g | 11.5 g | 55 | 66 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 19.2 g | 5.4 g | 82 | 136 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 35.7 g | 10.1 g | 36 | 46 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 100 g | 28.3 g | 1 | 1 |
| Saturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 200 mg | 56.7 mg | 39 | 510 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 41 | 237 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 19.2 g | 5.4 g | 23 | 28 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 14.6 g | 4.1 g | 14 | 20 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 38 g | 10.8 g | 55 | 66 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 20 | 94 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 600 mg | 170.1 mg | 26 | 103 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 70 | 123 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 79 | 173 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1 mg | 283.5 µg | 83 | 543 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 24 | 325 |
| Phytosterols | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 32 | 104 |
| Other (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 900 kcal | 255.1 kcal | 2 | 2 |
| KJ (Energy) | 3,770 kj | 1,068.8 kj | 1 | 1 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Lard & Vegetable Oil Shortening (Industrial)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 12.8 g | 0.5 oz |
| Cup | 205.0 g | 7.2 oz |
4 Similar Fats or Oils
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Similar Fats and Oils 1 - 4
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| Industrial Shortening | No of Nutrients |
(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 |
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