Margarine-Like Vegetable Oil Spread Margarine, Tub, 60% Fat

Margarine, Margarine-Like Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Tub has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

The food contains 0.86g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 0.17 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and high in trans fats. It's high MUFA and high PUFA. The omega-3 content is very high. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Margarine, Margarine-Like Vegetable Oil Spread, 60% Fat, Tub has been given a composite ranking of 19, and sparingly.