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Margarine — Stick, saltedB
Fats & Oils · #8 of 15

Margarine

Stick, salted · Oils

64/100B tier
Calories717
Protein0.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium654mg
Sugar0g

Graded B — 64 out of 100, #8 of 15 fats & oils. Low saturated fat carries the score (79/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Butter's lab-built rival — a fifth of the saturated fat, all of the processing debate.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories717
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 80.7g103%
Saturated Fat 15.2g76%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 654mg28%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0.2g0%
Vitamin K 75mcg62%
Vitamin E 5.2mg35%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 64

Low saturated fat ×2579
Healthy fats ×3076
Clean label ×2071
Micronutrients ×1549
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#8 of 15 in Fats & Oils. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Margarine healthy?

It grades B — 64 out of 100, #8 of 15 fats & oils in our system. Butter's lab-built rival — a fifth of the saturated fat, all of the processing debate.

How many calories are in Margarine?

717 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Margarine calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.