Margarine, stick: Nutrition Facts
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Margarine, stick contains 717 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from fat, with 0.4% from carbohydrates and 0.1% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 717 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 80.7 g | 103% |
| Saturated fat C | 15.2 g | 76% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 751 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.7 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 0.16 g | 0.3% |
| Vitamin A C | 819 µg | 91% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 3.7 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E C | 9 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin K C | 93 µg | 78% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.023 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.009 mg | 0.5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 12.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium C | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Potassium C | 18 mg | 0.4% |
| 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 0.4%
- 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
- Protein per 100 kcal0.022 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 38.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 24.3 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 | 22.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 8.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 6.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 38.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 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 | 16.5 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, margarine-butter blend, soybean oil and butter | 727 | 0.31 g | 0.77 g | 80.3 g |
| Margarine-like, butter-margarine blend, 80% fat, stick, without salt | 718 | 0.9 g | 0.6 g | 80.7 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise, soybean oil, without salt | 717 | 1.1 g | 2.7 g | 79.4 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise, soybean and safflower oil, with salt | 717 | 1.1 g | 2.7 g | 79.4 g |
| Mayonnaise dressing, no cholesterol | 688 | 0 g | 0.3 g | 77.8 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular | 680 | 0.96 g | 0.57 g | 74.9 g |
| Mayonnaise, regular | 680 | 0.96 g | 0.57 g | 74.8 g |
| Oil or table fat, NFS | 789 | 0.29 g | 0.18 g | 87.7 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 717 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14 g): about 100 kcal. Guideline amount per slice of bread/roll (7 g): about 50 kcal. 1 pat (7 g): about 50 kcal.
How much protein is in margarine?
Margarine contains 0.16 g of protein per 100 g (0.3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.022 g in 1 tablespoon (14 g). About 0.1% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in margarine?
Margarine has 0.7 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 80.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.2 g is saturated (76% 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 A (91% DV), Vitamin K (78% DV), Vitamin E (60% 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 751 mg of sodium, 33% 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 2710159. 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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