Margarine Unsalted

Margarine, Regular, Unspecified Oils, Without Added Salt has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K.

The food contains 0.5g 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 0.5 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's very high MUFA and high PUFA. The omega-3 content is average. 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Margarine, Regular, Unspecified Oils, Without Added Salt has been given a composite ranking of 29, and in moderation.