Video: Butter vs. Margarine – which is healthier
There has always been a lot of debate and speculation over which is healthier, butter or margarine.
To be able to make this definition, you need to understand the differences between the two products.
The calorie content of regular butter and margarine is the same; however, choosing light butter or light margarine can cut your calories in half.
Butter and margarine both contain about 100 calories in each tablespoon.
Light butter provides 50 calories and light margarine provides just 40 to 45 calories per tablespoon.
All of the calories in butter and margarine are from fat, so both of these spreads contain no carbohydrates or protein.
Soft tub butters and margarines containing liquid vegetable oil, such as olive oil, as the first or second ingredient are healthier for you than hard stick butters and margarines.
Not all margarines are created equal as some margarines contain trans fat.
Basically, the more solid the margarine, the more trans fat it contains.
Trans fat as well as saturated fat increases blood cholesterol levels and the risk of heart disease.
It also lowers high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or ‘good’ cholesterol levels.
Look for a spread that doesn’t have trans fats and has the least amount of saturated fat.
Both of these products have both good and bad qualities, but the fact remains that they must be taken in moderation.
Watch the video below to see how easy it is to make butter.
Sources: www.fitday.com
