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Butter versus Margarine– Which Is Healthier? . By: Alexis Dagher Biochemistry 658/659 Spring 2012. Butter Vs. Margarine. Butter. High in cholesterol High in saturated fat Raises LDL cholesterol 1 tbsp– 7g of sat. fat Vitamins A,D,E, and K. Margarine. Low in saturated fat
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Butter versus Margarine– Which Is Healthier? By: Alexis Dagher Biochemistry 658/659 Spring 2012
Butter • High in cholesterol • High in saturated fat • Raises LDL cholesterol • 1 tbsp– 7g of sat. fat • Vitamins A,D,E, and K
Margarine • Low in saturated fat • No cholesterol • Trans- fat • Raises bad cholesterol • Lowers good cholesterol
Work Cited • Haynes, F. (n.d.). Which is Better- Butter or Margarine. About.com . • O’Connor, A. (October 16, 2007). Margarine Is Healthier Than Butter. The New York Times . • Scollard, T. (June 2007). Butter vs. margarine – which is better for you? Providence Health & Services . • Tsang, G. (Apr. 2007). Butter or Margarine which. Heatlh Castle .