Lard and Vegetable Oil Household Shortening

Shortening, Household, Lard and Vegetable Oil has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin K.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. The omega-3 content is very high. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Shortening, Household, Lard and Vegetable Oil has been given a composite ranking of 8, and sparingly.