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Calories in 5g of Light Margarine

5g of light margarine (5 g) has 17 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 0.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 98% fat and 1% carbs. For comparison, 10g of light margarine has 35 calories. Burning 17 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Light Margarine Calorie Calculator

17cal
in 5g of light margarine (5 g)
Protein0 g0% of calories
Fat1.9 g98% of calories
Carbs0.1 g1% of calories
1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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    Light Margarine calories by serving size

    Common amounts of light margarine with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

    ServingWeightCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
    5g5 g170 g1.9 g0.1 g
    1 pat7 g240 g2.7 g0.1 g
    2 pats14 g480 g5.3 g0.2 g
    1 tbsp14 g480 g5.3 g0.2 g
    1 oz28 g980.1 g11 g0.3 g
    100g100 g3460.3 g38 g1.2 g
    1/2 cup112 g3880.4 g42 g1.4 g
    4 oz113 g3920.4 g43 g1.4 g
    1 cup224 g7750.7 g85 g2.7 g

    Light Margarine vs similar foods

    Calories per 100 g compared with other oils and fats.

    Soybean Hard Margarine719
    Stick Margarine717
    Tub Margarine533
    Russian Dressing355
    Korean Dressing or Marinade348
    Light Margarine346
    Heavy Cream343

    Light Margarine: common questions

    How many calories are in 5g of light margarine?

    5g of light margarine weighs about 5 g and has 17 calories.

    How much protein is in 5g of light margarine?

    5g of light margarine has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.

    How many carbs are in 5g of light margarine?

    5g of light margarine has 0.1 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.

    More about light margarine

    Calories by amount

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    Amount for a target

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    Weights and conversions

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    Related foods

    All light margarine nutritionTub MargarineStick MargarineSoybean Hard MargarineHeavy Cream

    Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710162. Original description: Margarine, light. Portion weights are USDA household measures.