Vegetable shortening
Vegetable shortening provides 786 kcal per 100 g and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Fats category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (14 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 786 kcal | 110 kcal | 661 +19% | |
| Total fat | 85.7 g | 12 g | 15% | 70.2 +22% |
| Saturated fat | 21.4 g | 3 g | 15% | 28 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 5.8 −100% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.4 −100% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.8 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1554 Fats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other fats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Soybean oil, hydrogenated palm oil, palm oil, mono - and diglycerides, tbhq and citric acid added to help protect flavor.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Tbsp (14 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0007078444206
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Vegetable shortening?
Vegetable shortening contains 786 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1 Tbsp (14 g)).
Is Vegetable shortening healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Vegetable shortening contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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