Calories in 1 Tbsp of Light Margarine
1 tbsp of light margarine (14 g) has 48 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 98% fat and 1% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of light margarine has 97 calories. Burning 48 calories takes about 9 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Light Margarine: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of light margarine?
1 tbsp of light margarine weighs about 14 g and has 48 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of light margarine?
1 tbsp of light margarine has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of light margarine?
1 tbsp of light margarine has 0.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much light margarine is 100 calories?
100 calories of light margarine is 29 g, about 4 pats of light margarine.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710162. Original description: Margarine, light. Portion weights are USDA household measures.