Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) 889 kcal Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) 605 kcal
Calories
889 kcal 605 kcal
Protein
0.0 g 0.1 g
Carbs
0.0 g 0.2 g
Fiber
0.0 g 0.0 g
Sugars
0.0 g 0.0 g
Fat
98.6 g 71.0 g
Sodium
545 mg 729 mg

Key takeaways

  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has 32% fewer calories (605 kcal vs 889 kcal).
  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has more protein (0.1 g vs 0.0 g).
  • Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) has more carbs (0.0 g vs 0.2 g).
  • Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has more fat (71.0 g vs 98.6 g).
  • Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) has more sodium (545 mg vs 729 mg).
MacronutrientsMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Calories 889 kcal 605 kcal
Protein 0.0 g 0.1 g
Total Fat 98.6 g 71.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.2 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Water 0.0 g 27.9 g
CarbohydratesMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g 0.2 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g 0.0 g
Total Sugars 0.0 g 0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Total Fat 98.6 g 71.0 g
Saturated Fat 44.8 g 19.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 41.8 g 25.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6 g 18.5 g
Trans Fat ~ 0.4 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1,282.0 mg 2,432.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 6,179.0 mg 15,201.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Protein 0.0 g 0.1 g
VitaminsMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg ~
Vitamin C 0.0 mg ~
Vitamin D 2.5 mcg ~
Vitamin E 0.6 mg 11.8 mg
Vitamin K 0.0 mcg 52.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg ~
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg ~
Niacin (B3) 0.0 mg ~
Vitamin B6 0.0 mg ~
Folate (B9) 0.0 mcg ~
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg ~
Choline 49.0 mg ~
MineralsMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Calcium 0.0 mg ~
Iron 0.0 mg ~
Magnesium 0.0 mg ~
Phosphorus 0.0 mg 23.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg 71.0 mg
Sodium 545.0 mg 729.0 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg ~
Copper 0.0 mg ~
Selenium 0.0 mcg ~
SterolsMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Cholesterol 101.0 mg 23.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 3.0 mg
Campesterol ~ 0.0 mg
Stigmasterol ~ 0.0 mg
Beta-sitosterol ~ 3.0 mg
OtherMeat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow)Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.4 g 0.9 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) or Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has fewer calories: 889 kcal for Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs 605 kcal for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) or Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil)?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) has more protein: 0.0 g for Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) vs 0.1 g for Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) per 100 g.

Is Meat drippings (lard, beef tallow, mutton tallow) or Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) healthier?

Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) is lower in calories, and Margarine-like spread, SMART BALANCE Omega Plus Spread (with plant sterols & fish oil) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.