Earth Balance - Vegetable Shortening has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content.
It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake.
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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Earth Balance - Vegetable Shortening has been given a composite ranking of 2, and sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 0% | |
| Calories from Fat | 100% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Why this is good for you
- No Cholesterol
- No Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Mineral Analysis
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 98.8 g | 151.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14 g 21.5%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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