Glenview Farms lite margarine is a whipped spread that is oil-based. Unlike many other margarines, it contains no trans fats, which are known to increase LDL, or "bad," cholesterol and decrease HDL, or "good," cholesterol. Glenview Farms lite margarine is served in a variety of hotels including Choice Hotels. However, while it is lower in fat than butter and some other brands of margarine, it still contains fat and may not be appropriate for dieters.
Calories
Each 5 g serving, which is equivalent to 1 teaspoon, of Glenview Farms lite margarine contains 35 calories. This amount is less than 2 percent of the daily recommended intake of 2,000 calories; however, 1 teaspoon of margarine is a small amount.
Fat Content
Glenview Farms lite margarine is comprised entirely of fat. Each 5 g serving of this spread contains 3.5 g of total fat, with .75 g of saturated fat, 1 g of monounsaturated fat and 1.5 g of polyunsaturated fat. While butter contains only 4 g of fat, 3 g of that fat is saturated fat, which is another type of fat associated with high cholesterol. Glenview Farms lite margarine has considerably less of this type of fat than butter.
Carbohydrate and Protein
Glenview Farms lite margarine does not contain any carbohydrates. However, many of the foods you spread with this margarine may be rich in carbohydrates such as toast, bagels and muffins. Glenview Farms lite margarine also does not contain any protein.
Vitamin and Mineral Content
Glenview Farms lite margarine is not rich in vitamins and minerals. However, each 5 g serving of this spread contains 5 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A. Vitamin A may aid in strengthening your immune system and maintaining your vision.
References
- LIVESTRONG.com MyPlate: Calories in Glenview Farms Whipped Spread (52% Vegetable Oil)
- LIVESTRONG.COM MyPlate: Calories in Butter, Salted
- MedlinePlus: Fat
- National Academies: Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids (Macronutrients)
- MedlinePlus: Dietary Proteins
- Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University: Vitamin A
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