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Shortening calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of shortening contains 628 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 71 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 0% Fat 100%
How shortening compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fats & oils in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortening | 628 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 71 g |
| Margarine spread with yogurt | 630 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.5 g | 70 g |
| Home recipe french salad dressing | 631 kcal | 0.1 g | 3.4 g | 70.2 g |
| Smart Balance omega plus spread | 605 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 71 g |
| Smart Balance regular buttery spread | 583 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 64.6 g |
Nutrition facts for shortening
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 628 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 71 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 22.9 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in 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 | 6.1 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 43 µg | 36% |
| Calcium | 0 mg | — |
| Iron | 0 mg | — |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | — |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | — |
| Potassium | 0 mg | — |
| Zinc | 0 mg | — |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common shortening servings
How many calories in a portion of shortening — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (14 g) | 87.9 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 9.9 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 628 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 71 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shortening?
Shortening has 628 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in shortening?
Shortening contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
Is shortening low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: 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 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 #173599 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
