Shortening
Packaged product Fats and Oils Crisco
Shortening contains 917 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 12g (12 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 714 kcal per 100 g across 937 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 917 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat L | 29.2 g | 146% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 0 g | 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).
Nutritional insights
- Fat100 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 78.6 g)
- Saturated fat29.2 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 15 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 22.6 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 20.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 50 g |
Product details
Ingredients
SOYBEAN OIL, FULLY HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES. TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANTS), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE (PRO VITAMIN A) ADDED FOR COLOR.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Palm oil
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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 917 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 12g (12 g): about 110 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 serving, 1 tbsp, 12g (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 sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Shortening?
Shortening contains 100 g of fat per 100 g, of which 29.2 g is saturated (146% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Shortening?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 5, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0196005251957. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 5, 2025. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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