Vegetable Shortening
One level US cup of vegetable shortening weighs 205 g (7.2 oz). A tablespoon is 12.8 g. Per 100 g: 884 calories and 0 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.3 g | 0.15 oz | 38 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 12.8 g | 0.45 oz | 113 | 0 g | 0 g | 12.8 g |
| ¼ cup | 51.3 g | 1.8 oz | 453 | 0 g | 0 g | 51.2 g |
| ⅓ cup | 68.3 g | 2.4 oz | 604 | 0 g | 0 g | 68.3 g |
| ½ cup | 103 g | 3.6 oz | 906 | 0 g | 0 g | 102 g |
| 1 cup | 205 g | 7.2 oz | 1,812 | 0 g | 0 g | 205 g |
| 2 cups | 410 g | 14.5 oz | 3,624 | 0 g | 0 g | 410 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 0% from protein, 0% from carbs and 100% from fat.
Vegetable Shortening gets most of its calories from fat: about 0% from protein, 0% from carbs and 100% from fat. One cup (205 g) has 1,812 calories, 0 g protein and 0 g fiber.
How to measure
Measure liquid fats in a liquid measuring cup at eye level. Measure solid fats by weight or by the markings on the wrapper.
For this ingredient: Press firmly into a dry measuring cup to remove air pockets, then level.
Tips from the kitchen
- Fat has 9 calories per gram, so a heaped tablespoon makes a big difference.
- Measure solid fats by weight or by the wrapper markings.
- Melted and solid fat weigh the same; only the volume changes.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of vegetable shortening?
One level US cup of vegetable shortening weighs about 205 g (7.2 oz). Press firmly into a dry measuring cup to remove air pockets, then level.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening?
One level tablespoon weighs about 12.8 g, and one teaspoon about 4.3 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of vegetable shortening?
100 g has 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 100 g fat and 884 calories.