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Calories in 1/2 Cup of Light Margarine

1/2 cup of light margarine (112 g) has 388 calories. That is 19% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 0.4 g of protein, 42 g of fat and 1.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 98% fat and 1% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of light margarine has 194 and 3/4 cup of light margarine has 581 calories. Burning 388 calories takes about 69 minutes of brisk walking or 31 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Light Margarine Calorie Calculator

388cal
in 1/2 cup of light margarine (112 g)
Protein0.4 g0% of calories
Fat42 g98% of calories
Carbs1.4 g1% of calories
19% 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 1/2 cup of light margarine?

    1/2 cup of light margarine weighs about 112 g and has 388 calories.

    How much protein is in 1/2 cup of light margarine?

    1/2 cup of light margarine has 0.4 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.

    How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of light margarine?

    1/2 cup of light margarine has 1.4 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.