Shortening industrial, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed
FDC 173569tbsp (13 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 23 · +1 vs Fats & oils medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Shortening industrial, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 23 of 100. Within fats & oils it ranks 29 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 (25.6 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 44% |
| Total fat | 100 g | 128% |
| Saturated fat | 26 g | 128% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 6.1 mg | 41% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 5% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173569Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fats & oils median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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