Margarine,spread, 35-39% fat, tub: Nutrition Facts
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Margarine,spread, 35-39% fat, tub contains 349 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (232 g) provides about 810 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from fat, with 2% from carbohydrates and 0.3% from protein (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 150% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 88% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 349 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 38 g | 49% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.7 g | 43% |
| Trans fat C | 0.079 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 584 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.5 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 0.23 g | 0.5% |
| Vitamin A C | 1,348 µg | 150% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 17.5 µg | 88% |
| Vitamin E M | 13.5 mg | 90% |
| Vitamin K M | 74.6 µg | 62% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.003 mg | 0.3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.003 mg | 0.2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.004 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.03 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.38 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.06 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 12.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.04 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium M | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus M | 7 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium M | 51 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 0.02 mg | 0.2% |
| Copper M | 0.009 mg | 1% |
| Manganese M | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium M | 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 0.3%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 98%
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
- Protein0.23 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat38 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat8.7 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium584 mgabove the median for fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.066 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 11.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 16.1 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch M | 2 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (47)
| 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) C | 2.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 13.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.073 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 10.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.044 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0.028 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 10.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C | 13.7 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C | 0.089 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.028 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene C | 610 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 1,297 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 17.5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 58.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,459 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 5,339 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, vegetable oil spread, approximately 37% fat, unspecified oils, with salt, with added vitamin D | 339 | 0.51 g | 0.66 g | 37.8 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread | 337 | 0.02 g | 2 g | 36.4 g |
| Mayonnaise, reduced fat, with olive oil | 361 | 0.37 g | 0 g | 40 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil-butter spread, tub, with salt | 362 | 1 g | 1 g | 40 g |
| Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread | 357 | 0 g | 5.7 g | 38.7 g |
| Margarine-like spread with yogurt, approximately 40% fat, tub, with salt | 330 | 2 g | 2 g | 35 g |
| Salad dressing, bacon and tomato | 326 | 1.8 g | 2 g | 35 g |
| Bacon and tomato dressing | 326 | 1.8 g | 2 g | 35 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 349 kcal. 1 cup (232 g): about 810 kcal. 1 tsp (4.8 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in margarine?
Margarine contains 0.23 g of protein per 100 g (0.5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.53 g in 1 cup (232 g). About 0.3% 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?
Margarine has 1.5 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 38 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.7 g is saturated (43% 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 (150% DV), Vitamin E (90% DV), Vitamin D (88% DV), Vitamin K (62% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in margarine?
100 g contains 584 mg of sodium, 25% 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 171415. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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