VEGETABLE SHORTENING, VEGETABLE
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Na | 0 MG | 0% |
About VEGETABLE SHORTENING, VEGETABLE
This product is a vegetable shortening, a solid fat made from a blend of soybean, palm, and hydrogenated palm oils. It's primarily used in baking and frying to add flakiness and moisture to baked goods or for deep-frying foods.
Nutritionally, it is very high in fat, providing 917 calories and 100 grams of fat per 100-gram serving, with no protein or carbohydrates. Due to its high fat content, it should be used sparingly as part of a balanced diet. It's important to consider the overall fat intake when incorporating this shortening into your cooking or baking. The ingredients also include mono- and diglycerides, and TBHQ and citric acid, which are added as preservatives.
Ingredients
SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, PALM OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR.
Dietary Information
VEGETABLE SHORTENING, VEGETABLE is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 917 calories per 100 grams, VEGETABLE SHORTENING, VEGETABLE gets 0% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 98% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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