Which is healthier, butter or margarine?

potterguy

Well, that's still a matter of some debate. I happen to believe that butter is better, when consumed in moderate quantities. My father-in-law, a research chemist for Proctor and Gamble who worked in fats and oils (read margarine and margarine substitutes) has been preaching about the evils of trans-fatty acids which are present in margarine for years (at least to the family, not at the company). Also, as a cook, I far prefer butter or olive oil for use in the kitchen, far above margarine. Sep 22 04, 5:48 PM

romeomikegolf

There are many butter substitutes on the market that have added vitamins, reduced fat and cholesterol. But nothing beats warm crusty bread smothered with real butter. Sep 22 04, 8:57 PM

Brainyblonde

The saturated fat in butter is better than the trans fats in stick margarine and tub margarine is most recommended by researchers. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columnnn/nn980422.html Sep 23 04, 11:35 AM