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In general, which is worse--butter with saturated fat grams or margarine with trans fat (dieticians need not respond)?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ha: Butter better than trans fat. Moderation is the key. It is possble however, to get margarine without transfat, some are actually qute healthy! Check with your dietician.

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Answered 5/12/2016

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