Margarine-like vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Butter, light, stick, without salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Margarine-like 362
Butter 499
Protein (g)
Margarine-like 1.00
Butter 3.30
Carbs (g)
Margarine-like 1.00
Butter 0
Fat (g)
Margarine-like 40.0
Butter 55.1
Fiber (g)
Margarine-like 0
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Butter, light, stick, without salt — 3.30g vs 1.00g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt — 362 vs 499 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Butter, light, stick, without salt 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 | Butter | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 362 kcal | 499 kcal | -27% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 56.0 g | 43.2 g | +30% |
| Protein | 1.00 g | 3.30 g | -70% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 40.0 g | 55.1 g | -27% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.00 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.24 g | 34.3 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 18.4 g | 15.9 g | +16% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 106 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.100 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | 0.010 mg | = |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.030 mg | 0.070 mg | -57% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.020 mg | 0.020 mg | = |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.010 mg | 0.010 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 1.00 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 6.50 mg | 12.9 mg | -50% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.090 ug | 0.130 ug | -31% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 819 ug | 465 ug | +76% |
| Carotene, beta | 610 ug | 107 ug | +470% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.47 mg | 1.58 mg | +183% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 24.0 mg | 48.0 mg | -50% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.040 mg | 1.09 mg | -96% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 5.00 mg | -60% |
| Phosphorus, P | 20.0 mg | 34.0 mg | -41% |
| Potassium, K | 36.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -49% |
| Sodium, Na | 786 mg | 36.0 mg | +2083% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.010 mg | 0.260 mg | -96% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.002 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.500 ug | 1.00 ug | -50% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1515 kj | 2088 kj | -27% |
| Ash | 2.00 g | 0.500 g | +300% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 1.00 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 1.00 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 768 ug | 456 ug | +68% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3571 IU | 1698 IU | +110% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 1.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 46.1 ug | 4.80 ug | +860% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.026 g | 1.79 g | -99% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.015 g | 1.06 g | -99% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.619 g | -99% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.020 g | 1.38 g | -99% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.023 g | 1.55 g | -99% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.130 g | 5.55 g | -98% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.46 g | 14.5 g | -69% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.54 g | 6.68 g | -62% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.018 g | 1.24 g | -99% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 18.4 g | 13.9 g | +33% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 12.6 g | 2.05 g | +515% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 12.0 g | 1.24 g | +867% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.549 g | 0.802 g | -32% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 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 22:5 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +2083% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt Carotene, beta +470% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +183% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt Iron, Fe -96% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt
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