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Vegetable Shortening

Vegetable Shortening

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Vegetable shortening is a plant-based solid fat created through the hydrogenation of vegetable oils such as soybean or palm. This process gives it a firm texture ideal for flaky pastries and high-heat frying, while making it shelf-stable and dairy-free for vegan baking. Though some modern versions use non-hydrogenated oils, traditional shortening remains high in saturated fats and historically contained trans fats, requiring mindful consumption despite its functional cooking properties.

Macro Impact

A 1 tbsp serving contains 124 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, and 14g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 tbsp (14 g)
Amount per serving
Calories124
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g
18%
Saturated Fat4g
18%
Trans Fat2g
Polyunsaturated Fat4g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium0.6mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium0.1mg
0%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium0mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
14 / 78 g
18%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
18%
Polyunsaturated
4 / 23 g
17%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
15%
Trans
2 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
6%
Omega 6
4 / 19 g
20%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
0 / 80 g
0%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
0%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
2%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
0%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
6%
Vitamin K
7 / 105 mcg
7%
Minerals
Calcium
0 / 1k mg
0%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
0%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
0 / 370 mg
0%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0 / 700 mg
0%
Potassium
0 / 3k mg
0%
Selenium
0 / 55 mcg
0%
Sodium
1 / 2.3k mg
0%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
0%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
0 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Shortening, vegetable, household, composite. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 173584.
  2. 2.Shortening, household, composite. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 5316.

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