1 tablespoon (medium) of 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, 11.3 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.

Margarine Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

717

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

0.7g

· 0% DV

Protein

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fat

80.7g

· 103% DV

Fiber

· 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%

Margarine Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

684µg · 76% DV

Vitamin E

9.2mg · 61% DV

Vitamin D

7.5µg · 38% DV

Vitamin K

24.7µg · 21% DV

Minerals

Sodium

700mg · 30% DV

Phosphorus

4mg · 1% DV

Potassium ⭐

24mg · 1% DV

Calcium

3mg · 0% DV

How Nutritious Is Margarine?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

0/ 100

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.

Margarine Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Margarine

To burn the 717 calories in 100 g:

🚶

177min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

73min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

98min

Cycling

🏊

84min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Margarine Processed?

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.

Does Margarine Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Margarine Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Margarine Fat Profile

SATURATED

15.6g

MONOUNSATURATED

36.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

15.9g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 18.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (18.1:1).

Compare Margarine

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Foods Similar to Margarine

🧈

Butter

717 kcal

🫒

Olive oil

884 kcal

💊

Fish Oil Capsule

900 kcal

🟡

Omega-3 Fish Oil Capsule

900 kcal

🥥

Coconut oil

862 kcal

🥥

Coconut milk

230 kcal

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Sunflower Oil

884 kcal

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Oil

884 kcal

Frequently Asked Questions About Margarine

How many calories are in margarine?

Margarine contains 717 calories per 100 g. It is energy-dense, with 80.7 g of fat per 100 g.

Does margarine raise blood sugar?

Margarine has a glycemic index of 0 and contains 0.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Its glycemic impact is therefore minimal based on its listed carbohydrate content.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.