Calories in
margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread
337 kcal per 100 g Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread contains 337 calories per 100 grams, or about 47 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 2.0 g carbohydrate and 36.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 2% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 98% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14.0 g | 47 | 0.0 g | 0.3 g | 5.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 337 kcal | 47 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 36.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.0 g | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 580.0 mg | 81.2 mg |
| Potassium | 32.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 3.0 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1,433.0 µg | 200.6 µg |
| Water | 59.9 g | 8.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172372). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread compares
Among the 55 fats and oils items on this site, margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread ranks 50 of 55 by calorie density, against a category average of 762 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 56% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (47 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 10 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread?
Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread contains 337 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 47 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 2.0 g of carbohydrate and 36.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread?
By calories, margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread is roughly 2% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 98% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 10 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the margarine-like spread, smart balance light buttery spread I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Light Buttery Spread". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.