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How many calories in
margarine?

Per 100g, margarine delivers 717 calories — almost entirely from fat. A teaspoon is 32 calories; a tablespoon is 97.

717
kcal · 100g
0.2g
Protein
0.7g
Carbs
81g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical margarine serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
609 kcal
0.2g
4 oz (113g)
810 kcal
0.2g
1 cup (~150g)
1076 kcal
0.3g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in margarine?

Margarine has approximately 717 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 609 calories.

How much protein is in margarine?

0.2g of protein per 100g. That puts margarine at roughly 0.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other fats sources.

How do I log margarine accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is margarine good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Margarine is calorie-dense at 717 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.