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Butter/Margarine/Low-Fat Spreads Advantages Good source of vitamins A and D Polyunsaturated margarine is an important source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids Disadvantages High in calories except low-fat spread Margarine contains potentially harmful trans fatty acids Butter and hard margarines are high in saturated fat Butter is a natural product whereas margarine relies on colourings and additives to make it a more appealing colour. Butter and margarine contain around 81 per cent fat and 740 Calories per 100g although some margarine manufacturers have lowered the fat in their product to 70 per cent and 635 Calories per 100g. Low fat spreads usually contain 40 per cent fat and around 390 Calories per 100g. Some spreads are as low as 5 per cent. By law margarine must be fortified with vitamins A and D - which occur naturally in butter. Vitamin A plays a vital role in good vision and healthy skin and is an important antioxidant, while vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium and phosphorus, which is needed for normal formation of bones and teeth. |
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Butter/Spreads |
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By law margarine must be fortified with Vitamins A and D--which occur naturally in butter. |
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20 May 2000 |
