Nutritionally speaking, what features should I be looking for when choosing tub-type margarine?

Question

I already avoid trans fats, but what else should I consider?

Answer 1

Use Earth Balance. It's the best tasting and closest to butter, organic and vegan. It has NO hydrogenated oil in it.

Answer 2

Again, Earth Balance wins. I love it....Here'sthe spec on it:
100% Vegan
Non Hydrogenated
No Trans Fatty Acids
Patented Blend to help improve HDL/LDL Cholesterol Ratio*
Zero Carbs
Non-Dairy
Gluten Free
Organic Certified
Expeller-Pressed, Non-GMO Oils
Whipped for easier spreading
Excellent for cooking & baking

Answer 3

Frankly I would steer clear of margarine period, but if you are going to use it, tub is the only way to go. Check the list of ingredients, and make sure there are no partially hydronated vegetable oils. That is the trans-fats. You also want to watch the salts - in everything.

I use whipped butter myself.

-Dio

Answer 4

Kit Kat is right use Earth Balance or
Willow Run.

Answer 5

Some like 'Becel' help to lower your cholesterol level.

I've recently switched to an 'olive oil spread' and it tastes just like margarine. (And I'm quite a fussy eater!)

Saturated fat and salt levels are also important things to check when choosing margarines.

Answer 6

You could try not using/eating margarine. It's not a real food.

Answer 7

I second Earth Balance.

Answer 8

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