Vegetable Shortening (Composite Household)
Shortening, Vegetable, Household, Composite 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.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and very high in trans fats. It's very high MUFA and high 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".
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 3, for Shortening, Vegetable, Household, Composite, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 0% | |
| Calories from Fat | 100% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Vitamin K
- No Cholesterol
- Very low in Sodium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
| Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
| Retinol Activity Equivalent | 0 mcg | |||
| Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
| Beta Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
| Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
| Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
| Lutein Zeaxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg | 2.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Beta Tocopherol | 0 mg | |||
| Gamma Tocopherol | 29.4 mg | |||
| Delta Tocopherol | 16.7 mg | |||
| Vitamin K | 53.2 mcg | 66.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0.05% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Folate | 0 mcg | |||
| Food Folate | 0 mcg | |||
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Dietary Folate Equivalents | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg | |||
| Choline | 0 mg | |||
| Betaine | 0 mg |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0.1% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Iron | 0.07 mg | 0.39% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
| Potassium | 0 mg | |||
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0.2% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
| Zinc | 0 mg | |||
| Copper | 0 mg | |||
| Manganese | 0 mg | |||
| Selenium | 0 mcg |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Starch | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
| Glucose | 0 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g | |||
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 100 g | 153.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 25 g | 124.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 41.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.1 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 13.2 g | |||
| Total Trans Monoenoic Fatty Acids | 10.8 g | |||
| Total Trans Polyenoic Fatty Acids | 2.4 g | |||
| Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 1883.1 mg | |||
| Total Omega 6 Fatty Acids | 26216.9 mg |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Water | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 0 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 884 Calories from Fat 884
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 100 g 153.8%
Saturated Fat 25 g 124.9%
Trans Fat 13.2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg 0.2%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 0.1% Iron 0.39%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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