Facts and Figures About Margarine



	Facts and Figures About Margarine Did You Know By eating margarine instead of butter, the average person will save a minimum of 1196 grams of saturated fat per year (and could save even more by selecting a reduced-fat or low-fat margarine product). An average consumer could reduce his/her fat intake by approximately 2,000 grams (18,000 calories) each year by simply switching from regular margarine to low-fat margarine? [Those calories translate to a weight reduction of five pounds by making this one easy switch.] By substituting a margarine product for butter over a week’s time, you can save yourself a whole day’s worth of saturated fat. A whole stick of butter has almost as much fat and cholesterol and double the amount of saturated fat as THREE popular quarter-pound burgers with cheese. Back to 'Facts & Figures About Margarine' Home: Margarine vs Butter Research Confirms Margarine for Heart Health Margarine Compared with Butter - Facts and Figures The Latest Spread: Margarine News Including Cholesterol Benefits FAQ's About Margarine Margarine Resources For more information, contact info@choosemargarine.com Copyright © 2006 National Association of Margarine Manufacturers.

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