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Below is an interactive calculator comparing the healthfulness of margarine products vs. butter. Margarine definitely wins the nutritional profile debate, so spread it around! (All comparisons are based on a standard one-tablespoon serving size.)

View the interactive calculator!

Scroll down to view the various tablespread comparisons at the same time.

 

Spread It Around - Margarine Wins!

SpreadCaloriesTotal Fat (g)Saturated Fat (g)Cholesterol (mg)
Butter10011731
Margarine1001120

You Save00531

 

SpreadCaloriesTotal Fat (g)Saturated Fat (g)Cholesterol (mg)
Butter10011731
Margarine/Vegetable Oil Spread (60% oil)80920

You Save202531

 

SpreadCaloriesTotal Fat (g)Saturated Fat (g)Cholesterol (mg)
Butter10011731
Margarine/Vegetable Oil Spread (40% oil)50510

You Save506631

 

SpreadCaloriesTotal Fat (g)Saturated Fat (g)Cholesterol (mg)
Butter10011731
Fat-Free Margarine Spread0000

You Save10011731