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Health & Nutrition: Human Nutrition

Does margarine contain less fat than butter?

No, it does not. Equal amounts of butter and margarine contain the same amount of fat. However, the fat in margarine is less saturated and vegetable fats (found in margarine) contain no cholesterol. (NOTE: Regardless of which you select, the total amount that you use is more important than which one you choose.)