Margarine

Q: How many calories in tbsp of margarine?

About 100 calories, with roughly 0.3g of protein. tbsp weighs about 14g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Pure fuel. Small portions do real work.

714

cal per 100 g

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= 0.5 oz

Calories

100

Protein

0.3g

Carbs

Fat

11.2g

Protein 1% Carbs 0% Fat 99%

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Margarine is 99% fat by calorie — almost all of it unsaturated.

Dense fuel, not junk. Fat is 9 cal/g vs 4 for protein or carbs — an ounce is a real portion, not a "handful."

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Burn it off

What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 714 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

204

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

102

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Fiber0 g0%

Sugar0 g—

Saturated fat20.442 g102%

Cholesterol0 mg0%

Sodium879 mg38%

Potassium94 mg2%

Calcium66 mg5%

Iron0 mg0%

Magnesium6 mg1%

Zinc0 mg0%

Vitamin C0.4 mg0%

Vitamin E4.6 mg31%

Vitamin A1032 mcg115%

Vitamin D0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.019 mg1%

Vitamin B120.21 mcg9%

Folate3 mcg1%

Niacin0.05 mg0%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Salad Dressing

83 fewer calories per 100g · -10g fat.

Cal631 Protein0.1 g Fat70.2 g

Oil

170 more calories per 100g · +20g fat.

Cal884 Protein0 g Fat100 g

Oil

170 more calories per 100g · +20g fat.

Cal884 Protein0 g Fat100 g

Common questions

The stuff people actually ask.

How many calories in tbsp of margarine?

About 100 calories, with roughly 0.3g of protein. tbsp weighs about 14g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is margarine actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: dense in unsaturated fat, fiber, and micronutrients — the "high calorie ≠ unhealthy" case in food form.

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