Margarine, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Margarine, NFS contains 579 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount on regular sandwich (14 g) provides about 81 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from fat, with 0.6% from carbohydrates and 0.1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 166% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 121% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 579 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 65 g | 83% |
| Saturated fat C | 12.9 g | 65% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 694 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.82 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 0.17 g | 0.3% |
| Vitamin A C | 819 µg | 91% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 3.7 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E C | 18.1 mg | 121% |
| Vitamin K C | 99.2 µg | 83% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.018 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 2.8 mg | 166% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 10.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 27 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 0.6%
- Fat 99%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal0.029 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water32.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 24.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 25.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 23.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.054 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 5.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 24 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 610 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 768 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 32.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Margarine
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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-like spread, SMART BALANCE Regular Buttery Spread with flax oil | 583 | 0.14 g | 0.14 g | 64.6 g |
| Salad dressing, NFS, for sandwiches | 594 | 0.9 g | 3.4 g | 64.2 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 spread with yogurt, 70% fat, stick, with salt | 630 | 0.3 g | 0.5 g | 70 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?
100 g of margarine has 579 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (14 g): about 81 kcal. 1 individual container (5 g): about 29 kcal. 1 pat (7 g): about 41 kcal.
How much protein is in margarine?
Margarine contains 0.17 g of protein per 100 g (0.3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.024 g in guideline amount on regular sandwich (14 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in margarine?
Margarine has 0.82 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in margarine?
Margarine contains 65 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12.9 g is saturated (65% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does margarine contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (166% DV), Vitamin E (121% DV), Vitamin A (91% DV), Vitamin K (83% DV) and Vitamin D (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in margarine?
100 g contains 694 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710158. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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