Margarine-like, margarine-butter blend, soybean oil and butter
Whole food · Fats and Oils
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A creamy, pale-yellow spread that marries the rich, dairy flavor of butter with the smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture of soybean oil-based margarine. It's a high-fat staple designed for easy spreading and cooking, delivering a dense 80 grams of fat per 100g with virtually no protein or carbs.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 0% carbs · 99% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love its convenience and familiar, savory taste that enhances toast, vegetables, and baked goods. It's a versatile kitchen workhorse that melts smoothly and blends the best of butter's flavor with margarine's practicality.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
As a highly processed, high-fat spread, it is very calorie-dense and may contain trace trans fats from partial hydrogenation. Those monitoring saturated fat intake should use it sparingly. Counteract by using it as a flavor accent rather than a main ingredient, and pair it with fiber-rich foods like whole-grain toast or steamed vegetables.
Key benefits
- Provides a source of essential fatty acids from soybean oil.
- Offers the flavor of butter at a typically lower cost.
- Contains vitamin A and often vitamin D fortification.
- Stays soft and spreadable straight from the refrigerator.
- Useful in baking for creating flaky pastry textures.
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
This type of blend was a common 'compromise' product in the late 20th century, marketed to consumers who wanted butter's taste but margarine's lower price and spreadability.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 17.1 g |
| Energy | 727 kcal |
| Energy | 3043 kj |
| Protein | 0.31 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 80.3 g |
| Ash | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.77 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 10.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 10.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 22.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 719 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.03 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.20 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.10 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin | 0.02 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 2.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 6.5 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 819 ug |
| Retinol | 768 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 610 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3571 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 3.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.40 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 36.9 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 14.4 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 1.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 86.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 72.3 ug |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 1.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 14.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.40 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.9 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 5.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.26 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 30.3 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.10 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 30.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 15.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 24.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 21.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 20.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 0.67 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 2.6 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 14.9 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 14.3 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 14.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.67 g |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg |
FAQ
What's the difference between this and pure butter?
Pure butter is made only from churned cream, while this is a blend of butter and soybean oil margarine, resulting in a different fat profile, lower cost, and a softer texture when cold.
Is it good for high-heat cooking?
It has a moderate smoke point suitable for medium-heat sautéing, but for very high-heat searing, an oil with a higher smoke point like avocado or refined safflower oil is better to avoid burning.
Why is it so high in calories?
It is almost entirely fat (over 80%), and fat is the most calorie-dense macronutrient at 9 calories per gram, making even a small tablespoon pack a significant energy punch.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 7.27 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 32.68 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.