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Industrial shortening calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of industrial shortening contains 900 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 100 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 0% Fat 100%
How industrial shortening compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fats & oils in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial shortening | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Beef tallow and cottonseed frying shortening | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| High oleic canola oil | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Lard and vegetable oil shortening | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Chicken fat | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 99.8 g |
Nutrition facts for industrial shortening
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 900 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 35.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in industrial shortening
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | — |
| Iron | 0 mg | — |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | — |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | — |
| Potassium | 0 mg | — |
| Zinc | 0 mg | — |
| Selenium | 0 µg | — |
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Calories in common industrial shortening servings
How many calories in a portion of industrial shortening — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (13 g) | 117 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 900 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 1 cup (205 g) | 1845 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 205 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in industrial shortening?
Industrial shortening has 900 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in industrial shortening?
Industrial shortening contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
Is industrial shortening low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Industrial shortening has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these industrial shortening calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #173566 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
