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High-fat, energy-dense sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Butter-margarine sauce (14 g) has 100 calories. That works out to 717 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 11.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 95.8 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
100
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
11.3g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.47 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 251 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 359 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 717 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 224 g | 1606 kcal |
Calculated from 717 calories per 100 g.
Butter-margarine sauce is a fat-based sauce made by combining melted butter and margarine. There is no single standard recipe, so some versions also include seasonings, garlic, or other ingredients.
To make butter-margarine sauce, melt the butter and margarine together over low heat and stir until combined. Avoid prolonged heating or boiling, which can make the sauce separate or develop a scorched taste.
Yes, butter-margarine sauce can be used to sauté vegetables over moderate heat. Add the vegetables once the sauce is melted, and avoid very high heat because the mixture may brown or separate sooner than expected.
Butter-margarine sauce can separate when it gets too hot or is heated for too long. Melt it gently and take it off the heat once combined; if it starts splitting, remove it from the burner and whisk it.
Yes, butter-margarine sauce can be brushed onto bread before toasting or baking. Use a thin layer so the bread does not turn greasy, and add herbs or garlic only if they suit the dish.
Yes, refrigerate butter-margarine sauce in a covered container, especially if it contains added ingredients or has been served with food. Do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period; use a clean spoon when serving.
Reheat butter-margarine sauce gently over low heat, stirring as it warms. For microwave reheating, use short intervals and stir between them; excessive heat can cause the fats to separate.
Yes, butter-margarine sauce can be frozen, although its texture may separate after thawing. Freeze it in small portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it slowly while stirring to bring it back together.
Depending on the recipe, use melted butter, margarine, or olive oil instead of butter-margarine sauce. The flavor and texture will change, so olive oil may work better in savory dishes than in recipes relying on a buttery taste.
Yes, butter-margarine sauce can be spooned over cooked steak as a finishing sauce. Add it after cooking rather than using it for intense high-heat searing, which may cause the mixture to brown or split.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
95.76µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
1.15mg · 8% DV
Vitamin K
8.12µg · 7% DV
Vitamin D
0.15µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
87mg · 4% DV
Iodine
0.84µg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.21µg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
2.24mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
3.36mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 100 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):
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Butter-margarine sauce is a simple blend of butter and margarine, usually melted or softened into a pourable, glossy sauce. It is more of a practical kitchen mixture than a dish with a single established regional origin, and its flavour combines butter’s richness with the milder, consistent character of margarine.
It can be spooned over pasta, vegetables, potatoes or rice, or used in pan cooking when a buttery finish is wanted. The sauce is high in fat and energy-dense, so a little goes a long way. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount and add brightness with lemon juice, herbs or a little garlic.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.37g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.