Shortening, NS as to vegetable or animal: Nutrition Facts
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Shortening, NS as to vegetable or animal contains 884 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (12 g) provides about 106 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 884 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat C | 25 g | 125% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 6.1 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K C | 53.2 µg | 44% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron C | 0.07 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Fat 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 41.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 28.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 26.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 12.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 11.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 41.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Shortening
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortening, household, soybean (partially hydrogenated)-cottonseed (partially hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, household, lard and vegetable oil | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, confectionery, fractionated palm | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, special purpose for baking, soybean (hydrogenated) palm and cottonseed | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, multipurpose, soybean (hydrogenated) and palm (hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, vegetable, household, composite | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated), pourable liquid fry shortening | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) and corn for frying | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Shortening, industrial, soy (partially hydrogenated ) for baking and confections | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Canola oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Coconut oil | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.1 g |
| Oil, corn, peanut, and olive | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, corn and canola | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, soybean, salad or cooking, (partially hydrogenated) | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, rice bran | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, wheat germ | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shortening?
100 g of shortening has 884 kcal. 1 tablespoon (12 g): about 106 kcal. 1 cup (192 g): about 1,697 kcal.
How much protein is in shortening?
Shortening contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tablespoon (12 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in shortening?
Shortening has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shortening?
Shortening contains 100 g of fat per 100 g, of which 25 g is saturated (125% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shortening contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (44% DV) and Vitamin E (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shortening?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710167. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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