Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil: Nutrition Facts
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Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil contains 583 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) provides about 82 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.1% from protein and 0.1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 129% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 583 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 64.6 g | 83% |
| Saturated fat C | 16.7 g | 83% |
| Trans fat C | 0.43 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 646 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.14 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 0.14 g | 0.3% |
| Vitamin E M | 19.3 mg | 129% |
| Vitamin K I | 55.5 µg | 46% |
| Phosphorus I | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Potassium I | 28 mg | 0.6% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.1%
- Carbohydrates 0.1%
- Fat 100%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.14 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat64.6 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat16.7 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium646 mgabove the median for fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.024 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 26.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 17.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 3.4 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 14.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.071 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.29 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 13.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 25.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.041 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.063 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.16 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 25.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 13.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.16 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.1 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 11.9 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.9 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 1.5 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 2.8 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 34 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Energy C | 2,438 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 3,819 IU |
Other forms of Margarine-like spread
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread | 357 | 0 g | 5.7 g | 38.7 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread | 337 | 0.02 g | 2 g | 36.4 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat | 158 | 0 g | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Smart Squeeze | 47 | 0 g | 7.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) | 605 | 0.13 g | 0.16 g | 71 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margarine, NFS | 579 | 0.17 g | 0.82 g | 65 g |
| Salad dressing, NFS, for sandwiches | 594 | 0.9 g | 3.4 g | 64.2 g |
| Margarine, margarine-like vegetable oil spread, 67-70% fat, tub | 606 | 0.07 g | 0.59 g | 68.3 g |
| Salad dressing, peppercorn dressing, commercial, regular | 564 | 1.2 g | 3.5 g | 61.4 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt, with added vitamin D | 537 | 0.12 g | 0.69 g | 60.4 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick, with salt | 537 | 0.12 g | 0.69 g | 60.4 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D | 542 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in margarine-like spread?
100 g of margarine-like spread has 583 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14 g): about 82 kcal.
How much protein is in margarine-like spread?
Margarine-like spread contains 0.14 g of protein per 100 g (0.3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.02 g in 1 tablespoon (14 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is above the median (median 0 g).
How many carbs are in margarine-like spread?
Margarine-like spread has 0.14 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in margarine-like spread?
Margarine-like spread contains 64.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.7 g is saturated (83% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does margarine-like spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (129% DV) and Vitamin K (46% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in margarine-like spread?
100 g contains 646 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172371. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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