Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated) Nutrition Facts
Shortening made from hydrogenated soybean oil is a special-purpose fat often used in cakes and frostings. It helps create a smooth texture and a tender crumb.
It’s very calorie-dense, with 884 calories per serving. A serving also has 100g fat, 0g carbs, 0g protein, 0g fiber, and 0g sugar.
Because it has no sugar, it isn’t sweet. It’s mainly used for texture and stability rather than flavor.
Shortening, special purpose for cakes and frostings, soybean (hydrogenated)
Serving size: 100 g
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Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 884 | 44% | ||
| Fat | 100 g | 154% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 38 g | 190% | ||
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | ||
| Cholesterol | — | — | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | ||
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 6.1 mcg | 41% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 43 mcg | 36% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central