Margarine-like vs Butter replacement
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Margarine-like 542
Butter replacement 373
Protein (g)
Margarine-like 0.170
Butter replacement 2.00
Carbs (g)
Margarine-like 0.860
Butter replacement 89.0
Fat (g)
Margarine-like 59.8
Butter replacement 1.00
Fiber (g)
Margarine-like 0
Butter replacement 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Butter replacement, without fat, powder — 2.00g vs 0.170g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Butter replacement, without fat, powder — 373 vs 542 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D 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 replacement | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 542 kcal | 373 kcal | +45% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 37.6 g | 5.00 g | +652% |
| Protein | 0.170 g | 2.00 g | -91% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 59.8 g | 1.00 g | +5881% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.860 g | 89.0 g | -99% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 12.1 g | 0.589 g | +1952% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 19.3 g | 0.276 g | +6910% |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 2.00 mg | -50% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.100 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.007 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.026 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.016 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 3.75 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 10.2 mg | 0.400 mg | +2450% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 10.8 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 819 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 610 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 21.1 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 10.7 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 23.0 mg | -9% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 2.00 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 16.0 mg | 8.00 mg | +100% |
| Potassium, K | 30.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +1400% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 1200 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2269 kj | 1561 kj | +45% |
| Ash | 1.59 g | 3.00 g | -47% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 5.30 g | -100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 768 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3577 IU | 0 IU | |
| 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) | 429 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 101 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.014 g | 0.029 g | -52% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.017 g | -65% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.011 g | -18% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.072 g | 0.026 g | +177% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.200 g | 0.031 g | +545% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.164 g | 0.092 g | +78% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.36 g | 0.253 g | +2413% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 4.76 g | 0.111 g | +4185% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.054 g | 0.020 g | +170% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 19.1 g | 0.243 g | +7746% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.194 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 26.5 g | 0.057 g | +46351% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 23.7 g | 0.039 g | +60762% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 2.71 g | 0.018 g | +14983% |
| 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) | 0.005 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
Choline, total +2450% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D Potassium, K +1400% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D Iron, Fe -100% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D Phosphorus, P +100% in Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D
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