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Margarine nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Margarine

Margarine
Glycemic index ⓘ Margarine can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs.
Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 717
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0.7 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tbsp (14.2 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -0.2 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0mg
TOP 1% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 99% of foods
TOP 2% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 98% of foods
TOP 8% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 92% of foods
TOP 8% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 92% of foods
TOP 9% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 91% of foods

Margarine calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 717
Calories in 1 tbsp 102 14.2 g
Calories in 1 cup 1628 227 g
Calories in 1 stick 810 113 g

Margarine Glycemic index (GI)

Margarine can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs.
Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7%
Calcium: 3 mg of 1,000 mg 0%
Iron: 0.06 mg of 8 mg 1%
Magnesium: 3 mg of 420 mg 1%
Phosphorus: 5 mg of 700 mg 1%
Potassium: 18 mg of 3,400 mg 1%
Sodium: 2 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0 mg of 11 mg 0%
Copper: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Manganese: 0 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0 µg of 55 µg 0%
Choline: 12.4 mg of 550 mg 2%

Mineral chart - relative view

Choline
12.4 mg
TOP 83%
Magnesium
3 mg
TOP 94%
Iron
0.06 mg
TOP 94%
Calcium
3 mg
TOP 95%
Phosphorus
5 mg
TOP 96%
Potassium
18 mg
TOP 96%
Sodium
2 mg
TOP 96%
Selenium
0 µg
TOP 100%
Copper
0 mg
TOP 100%
Zinc
0 mg
TOP 100%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Vitamin A: 3577 IU of 5,000 IU 72%
Vitamin E : 9 mg of 15 mg 60%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0.2 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.01 mg of 1 mg 1%
Vitamin B2: 0.037 mg of 1 mg 3%
Vitamin B3: 0.023 mg of 16 mg 0%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.009 mg of 1 mg 1%
Folate: 1 µg of 400 µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0.1 µg of 2 µg 4%
Vitamin K: 93 µg of 120 µg 78%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
3577 IU
TOP 12%
Vitamin E
9 mg
TOP 35%
Vitamin K
93 µg
TOP 42%
Vitamin C
0.2 mg
TOP 52%
Vitamin B12
0.1 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B2
0.037 mg
TOP 85%
Folate
1 µg
TOP 93%
Vitamin B1
0.01 mg
TOP 93%
Vitamin B6
0.009 mg
TOP 94%
Vitamin B3
0.023 mg
TOP 95%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

79% 17% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 0%
0.16 g of 50 g
0%
Fats:
Daily Value: 124%
80.71 g of 65 g
124%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.7 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
16.52 g of 2,000 g
1%
Other:
1.91 g

Fat type information

19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g

All nutrients for Margarine per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 717kcal 36% 2% 15.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 0.16g 0% 94% 17.6 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 80.71g 124% 1% 2.4 times more than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0% 52% 265 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 0.7g N/A 71% 77.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 0.7g 0% 71% 40.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 0.06mg 1% 94% 43.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 3mg 0% 95% 41.7 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 18mg 1% 96% 8.2 times less than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 3mg 1% 94% 46.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0mg 0% 100% N/AShiitake
Zinc 0mg 0% 100% N/ABeef broiled
Phosphorus 5mg 1% 96% 36.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 2mg 0% 96% 245 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 3577IU 72% 12% 4.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 91% 19%
Vitamin E 9mg 60% 35% 6.2 times more than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1% 93% 26.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3% 85% 3.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0% 95% 416.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 1% 94% 13.2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 4% 62% 7 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 93µg 78% 42% 1.1 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 1µg 0% 93% 61 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 14.89g N/A 43% Equal to MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 15.19g 76% 8% 2.6 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 38.88g N/A 8% 4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 24.3g N/A 9% 1.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A 48% 28.3 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.52g N/A 79% 1.7 times more than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 717
% Daily Value*
125%
Total Fat 81g
68%
Saturated Fat 15g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 3mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 18mg 1%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Margarine nutrition infographic

Margarine nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.