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Is Butter Worse Than Shortening? A Health and Baking Comparison

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Shortening is 100% fat, while butter is only about 80% fat, a key distinction that affects both baking results and nutritional value. This fundamental difference is crucial when evaluating if butter is worse than shortening for your needs, whether in terms of health or culinary outcome.