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High-fat, energy-dense spread, typically vegetable-oil based
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Melted margarine (14 g) has 100 calories. That works out to 717 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 11.4 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
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
11.4g
· 15% 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 | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.21 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 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 piece (mini) | 5 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 10 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 215 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 717 kcal |
Calculated from 717 calories per 100 g.
Yes, melted margarine can usually replace melted butter in roughly the same amount. The result may taste less buttery and have a different texture because margarine’s water and fat proportions vary; recipes relying on butter’s flavor may change noticeably.
Melted margarine can separate because heating breaks the emulsion of oil and water that gives it a spreadable texture. Separation alone does not mean it has spoiled. Use low heat and stir as it melts to keep the mixture more uniform.
Put the margarine in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in short bursts, stirring between each one. Cover the bowl loosely to contain splashes while allowing steam to escape; heating it continuously can make it bubble over or splatter.
Yes, melted margarine works in many cookie recipes, but it can make the dough softer and the cookies spread more. Let it cool before mixing it in, and use a recipe written for melted fat when you want predictable results.
Cookies made with melted margarine may spread more because liquid fat coats the flour differently and does not hold air like creamed, softened fat. Chilling the dough can help limit spreading, but follow the recipe if it specifies melted margarine.
You can fry with melted margarine, but it is not ideal for every kind of frying. Its water can sputter as it heats, and its tolerance for high temperatures varies by product; a high-heat cooking oil is usually more practical.
Yes, melted margarine usually firms up again as it cools. How quickly it sets depends on the room temperature and the blend of fats in the product. If it separates while cooling, stir it gently before using it in a recipe.
Use low heat and a deep pan to reduce splattering from melted margarine. Its water content can turn to steam as it heats, so keep the pan loosely covered rather than sealed, and avoid putting a wet spoon into the hot fat.
Transfer leftover melted margarine to a clean, covered container, let it cool, and refrigerate it. Avoid leaving it out for an extended period, and discard it if it develops a rancid or otherwise unpleasant smell.
Melted margarine is made from margarine, which commonly contains vegetable oils, water, and ingredients that keep them blended. The exact recipe varies by product, and melting changes its texture rather than turning it into butter.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
95.76µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
1.29mg · 9% DV
Vitamin D
1.05µg · 5% DV
Vitamin K
3.46µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
98mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
3.36mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
0.42mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.42mg · 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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Melted margarine is margarine warmed until liquid, usually made from vegetable oils. It is used as a cooking and baking fat rather than served as a dip: home cooks stir it into cake and cookie batters, brush it over pastry, or add it to savoury dishes.
Its flavour is generally mild, and in liquid form it blends easily into mixtures and coats ingredients evenly. It is very high in fat and energy-dense, with 717 calories per 100 g. Use a measured amount when baking or cooking; for a lighter result, reduce the quantity if the recipe allows, or pair it with herbs, garlic or spices for flavour.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.21g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.67g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.