Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 13 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0g0% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat13g100% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sodium free
At a glance
One serving of Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed) (1 tbsp, 13 g) has 115 calories, with 0 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (100% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 29% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat29%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (13 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0 g | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Kroger All-Vegetable Shortening917
- The J.M. Smucker Company Crisco, Baking Stick All-Vegetable Shortening917
- Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed)900
- Shortening (household, lard, vegetable oil)900
- Shortening (household, soybean (hydrogenated), cottonseed (hydrogenated))884
- Vegetable shortening (household, composite)884
- Shortening (bread, soybean (hydrogenated), cottonseed)884
Similar foods
- 113 calShortening (household, soybean (hydrogenated), cottonseed (hydrogenated))1 tbsp−2 cal
113 calVegetable shortening (household, composite)1 tbsp−2 cal
110 calKroger All-Vegetable Shortening1 tbsp−5 cal
110 calThe J.M. Smucker Company Crisco, Baking Stick All-Vegetable Shortening1 Tbsp−5 cal- 115 calShortening (household, lard, vegetable oil)1 tbspsame cal
- 113 calShortening (bread, soybean (hydrogenated), cottonseed)1 tbsp−2 cal
Burning 115 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 16minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed)?
One serving of Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed) (1 tbsp) has 115 calories, which works out to 900 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 0% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Shortening (frying (heavy duty), beef tallow, cottonseed)?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
