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Vegetable oil based, high in saturated fat, may contain trans fats
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Russian-Style Vegetable Fat Margarine (14 g) has 101 calories. That works out to 720 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.1 mg of Vitamin E covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
101
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 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 | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.48 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.35 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| 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 | 101 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 10 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 20 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 144 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 28 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 720 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 250 g | 1800 kcal |
Calculated from 720 calories per 100 g.
Not necessarily. Russian-style vegetable fat margarine is made from vegetable fats, while butter is made from milk fat, but this product is high in saturated fat and may contain trans fats. Its healthfulness depends on its specific fat blend and how often you use it.
Russian-style vegetable fat margarine is made mainly from vegetable oils or fats, combined into a spreadable or cooking fat. The particular oils and other ingredients can vary between products, so the ingredient list is needed to identify its exact formulation.
“Russian-style” is a product description, not proof that Russian-style vegetable fat margarine was made in Russia or follows one traditional recipe. Check the package’s country-of-origin information if you want to know where a particular product was produced.
Yes, Russian-style vegetable fat margarine can be used in many cakes, biscuits, and pastry recipes. The result may differ from butter because the fat blend and water content affect tenderness and texture; use it where the recipe calls for margarine or allows substitutions.
Yes, Russian-style vegetable fat margarine can work for light pan-frying, but it is not automatically suitable for deep-frying or very high heat. It may brown or burn sooner than a high-heat cooking oil, depending on its formulation.
It may, but the name alone cannot tell you. Check the product’s ingredient and nutrition information; partially hydrogenated oils are a warning sign for trans fat, while formulations differ from one product to another.
Yes, Russian-style vegetable fat margarine can generally be frozen in a tightly sealed package. Thaw it in the refrigerator; its texture may become grainy or separate, so it can work better in cooking and baking than as a spread afterward.
Keep Russian-style vegetable fat margarine covered in the refrigerator after opening, in its wrapper or an airtight container. This limits exposure to air and food odors; follow the package’s storage directions and use-by date.
Yes, Russian-style vegetable fat margarine can be eaten as a spread without cooking. Keep it refrigerated between uses and use a clean knife to avoid transferring crumbs or other food into the container.
It can work, but Russian-style vegetable fat margarine may not produce the same layers as butter or pastry-specific margarine. Lamination needs a fat that stays firm while rolling, so a soft or oily product can leak and reduce the pastry’s flakiness.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.1mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
112µg · 12% DV
Vitamin K
8.4µg · 7% DV
Vitamin D
0.98µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.4µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
112mg · 5% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Calcium
1.4mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
0.7mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
2.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 101 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (14 g):
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Russian-Style Vegetable Fat Margarine is a margarine made from vegetable fats and oils; “Russian-style” describes the style of the product rather than establishing a particular place of origin. It is typically soft enough to spread when cool and melts during cooking, so it can be used on bread or in baking and everyday cooking.
Its mild flavour suits a range of toppings and recipes. In Turkey, you might see margarine served at breakfast on bread or used in home baking such as börek and biscuits; elsewhere, it can be used much like other table margarines. It is mostly fat and high in saturated fat, and may contain trans fats. For a lighter meal, use a measured amount and pair it with fresh vegetables or a simple, less rich topping.
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 4
Ultra-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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.