Vegetable fats
Spectrum Organic all vegetable shortening
680 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains palm oil
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Spectrum Organic all vegetable shortening scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 50 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 917 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- minus 2.5 points Palm oil: About half saturated fat; WHO recommends keeping saturated fat to 10% of energy or less. Strong
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cooking oils
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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Kirkland Signature · 2.3 kg / 2.48 L (84 fl oz) No palm oil Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
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Coconut Oil - Organic Carrington Farms · 54 fl oz No palm oil Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic all vegetable shortening
Ingredients
- Palm oil minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 50 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 917 kcal / 100 g minus 4 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 917 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 100 g |
| Saturated fat | 50 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (12 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
expeller pressed organic palm fruit oil.*
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Spectrum · 14 g Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
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Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods
“The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk