Fats & oils

Shortening cake mix, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed (hydrogenated)

FDC 172330tbsp (13 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 22 · +0 vs Fats & oils median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Shortening cake mix, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed (hydrogenated) is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 22 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 30 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin e (41% DV). Most of its 884 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (27.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 100 g · 100%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories884 kcal44%
Total fat100 g128%
Saturated fat27 g136%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium0 mg0%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium0 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E6.1 mg41%

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FDC 172330

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin E41% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fats & oils median

Nutrient density22 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g0 vs 0 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Shortening industrial, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseedDensity 23 vs 22Shortening bread, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseedDensity 24 vs 22Oil, tomatoseedDensity 24 vs 22

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