BUTTER VERSUS MARGARINE–

WHICH IS HEALTHIER?

By: Alexis Dagher

Biochemistry 658/659 Spring 2012

BUTTER VS. MARGARINE

BUTTER High in cholesterol High in saturated fat Raises LDL cholesterol 1 tbsp– 7g of sat. fat Vitamins A,D,E, and K

MARGARINE

Low in saturated fat No cholesterol Trans- fat

Raises bad cholesterol Lowers good cholesterol

Butter(1 tbsp)

Margarine(1 tbsp)

CaloriesTotal FatSat. FatTrans FatCholesterol

10011g7g0g30mg

10011g2g3g0mg

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