Table Spread Comparisons

The Online Spread

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 Calories Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg)
Butter 100 11 7 31
Margarine 100 11 2 0

You Save 0 0 5 31

 

Spread Calories Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg)
Butter 100 11 7 31
Margarine/Vegetable
Oil Spread (60% oil)
80 9 2 0

You Save 20 2 5 31

 

Spread Calories Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg)
Butter 100 11 7 31
Margarine/Vegetable
Oil Spread (40% oil)
50 5 1 0

You Save 50 6 6 31

 

Spread Calories Total Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Cholesterol (mg)
Butter 100 11 7 31
Fat-Free
Margarine Spread
0 0 0 0

You Save 100 11 7 31

 

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