Ask the doctor: Which are the healthiest fats for baking?
Shortening is highest of the three in trans fat and butter is highest in saturated fat. Lard falls in between for saturated fat, and has the lowest trans fat content of the three. But all three fats should be used sparingly. Nutrition experts recommend we get no more than 10% of daily calories from saturated fat and avoid trans fats as much as possible.
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