Margarine Industrial vs Shortening Industrial
Every measured nutrient, side by side. Per 100 calories first, since food densities differ.
Key takeaways
- Margarine Industrial has more protein per 100 calories: 0.146 g against 0 g.
- Margarine Industrial is lighter per 100 g: 714 kcal against 884 kcal.
- Margarine Industrial leads in 21 micronutrients, including Vitamin A, Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2).
- Shortening Industrial leads in 3 micronutrients, including Choline, Polyunsaturated Fat, Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid).
Per 100 calories
| Nutrient | Margarine Industrial | Shortening Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.146 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0.05 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 11.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 144 µg | 0 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.002 mg | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.006 mg | 0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.004 mg | 0 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.013 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001 mg | 0 mg |
| Folate | 0.28 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.029 µg | 0 µg |
| Choline | 0 mg | 0.023 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.056 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.758 mg | 0.768 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12.7 µg | 4.17 µg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 4.83 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0.008 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.49 mg | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3.92 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 7.84 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.008 mg | 0 mg |
| Iodine | 137 µg | 0 µg |
| Fats | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.22 g | 2.99 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | 5.68 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.57 g | 2.06 g |
| Trans Fat | 3.17 g | 2.61 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.191 g | 0.155 g |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) | 1.97 g | 2.77 g |
Per 100 grams
| Nutrient | Margarine Industrial | Shortening Industrial |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 714 kcal | 884 kcal |
| Protein | 1.04 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0.355 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 80.1 g | 100 g |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 1,030 µg | 0 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.017 mg | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.041 mg | 0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.027 mg | 0 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.094 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0 mg |
| Folate | 2 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.21 µg | 0 µg |
| Choline | 0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 5.42 mg | 6.79 mg |
| Vitamin K | 90.5 µg | 36.9 µg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 34.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0.06 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 3.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 28 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 883 mg | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.055 mg | 0 mg |
| Iodine | 981 µg | 0 µg |
| Fats | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.8 g | 26.5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 42.1 g | 50.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 18.2 g |
| Trans Fat | 22.7 g | 23.1 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.36 g | 1.37 g |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) | 14.1 g | 24.5 g |
Full profiles
Values come from the same measured catalog the Ration tracker uses. See the complete pages for Margarine Industrial and Shortening Industrial, including preparation variants and research-cited compound levels, or compare any two foods.