FamilyLife: Less sat fats in margarine; FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY Answering your diet queries.(Features) From: Birmingham Mail (England) | Date: September 19, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Birmingham Post & Mail Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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Q What is the difference between margarine and butter?

A Generally, margarine tends to have the same fat content as butter, about 81g fat per 100g. The difference between butter and margarine is the type of fat they contain.

Margarine tends to contain unsaturated fat, which is generally better for us than the saturated fat found in butter. Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature, while unsaturated ones are mainly liquid. <...