Fats & oils

Shortening industrial, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseed

FDC 173569tbsp (13 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 23 · +1 vs Fats & oils median

On 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).

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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 fat26 g128%
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 173569

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 density23 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 bread, soybean (hydrogenated) and cottonseedDensity 24 vs 23Oil, tomatoseedDensity 24 vs 23Oil, sesame, salad or cookingDensity 25 vs 23

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