Margarine-like spread vs Animal fat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Margarine-like spread 583
Animal fat 897
Protein (g)
Margarine-like spread 0.140
Animal fat 0
Carbs (g)
Margarine-like spread 0.140
Animal fat 0
Fat (g)
Margarine-like spread 64.6
Animal fat 99.5
Fiber (g)
Margarine-like spread 0
Animal fat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil — 0.140g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil — 583 vs 897 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Margarine-like spread | Animal fat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 583 kcal | 897 kcal | -35% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 34.0 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0.140 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 64.6 g | 99.5 g | -35% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.140 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.7 g | 39.0 g | -57% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 26.2 g | 44.9 g | -42% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.425 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 95.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 42.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 19.3 mg | 0.600 mg | +3123% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 2.50 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | — | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | — | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 4.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 28.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 646 mg | 150 mg | +331% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 0.110 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2438 kj | 3753 kj | -35% |
| Ash | 1.14 g | 0.500 g | +128% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3819 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 11.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 1.91 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 1.46 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 2.81 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 101 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 2.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 55.5 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.064 g | 0.100 g | -36% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.071 g | 0.199 g | -64% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.293 g | 1.29 g | -77% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 13.6 g | 23.7 g | -43% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.041 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.24 g | 13.4 g | -83% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.233 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.114 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.063 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.085 g | 2.69 g | -97% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.085 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.022 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 25.9 g | 41.0 g | -37% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 25.8 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.147 g | 0.995 g | -85% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.037 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 17.8 g | 11.1 g | +60% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 14.2 g | 10.1 g | +40% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 13.9 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.027 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 3.56 g | 0.995 g | +257% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 3.38 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.171 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.162 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.162 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.263 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.263 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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