Food guide

Stick Margarine

Stick Margarine is a common fat, nut or seed food; portions add up quickly.

Healthy FatsPlant-Based

Stick Margarine, a nutrient-dense healthy fats food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of stick margarine for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 717 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Stick Margarine
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	717 kcal	717 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	0.2 g	0.2 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	0.7 g	0.7 g	0.1 g
Fat	80.7 g	80.7 g	11.3 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of stick margarine, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Stick Margarine
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	819 µg	819 µg	91%
Vitamin C	0.2 mg	0.2 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	9 mg	9 mg	60%
Vitamin K	93 µg	93 µg	78%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	<1%
Riboflavin	0.037 mg	0.037 mg	3%
Niacin	0.023 mg	0.023 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.009 mg	0.009 mg	<1%
Folate	1 µg	1 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	0.1 µg	0.1 µg	4%
Pantothenic acid	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Choline	12.4 mg	12.4 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	3 mg	3 mg	<1%
Iron	0.06 mg	0.06 mg	<1%
Magnesium	3 mg	3 mg	<1%
Phosphorus	5 mg	5 mg	<1%
Potassium	18 mg	18 mg	<1%
Sodium	751 mg	751 mg	33%
Zinc	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Selenium	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0 mg	0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat stick margarine?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Stick Margarine is a common fat, nut or seed food; portions add up quickly.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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