Shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)

NVReviewed by the NutriVerdict Editorial Desk · July 2026

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated) is mostly calories with little else, scoring 3 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 60 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of vitamin e (13% DV). Most of its 884 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (91.3 g per 100 g).