The graph illustrates the per person intake of Butter and Margarine in the United States over 4 decades.
Overall, as the graph shows Butter started with higher consumption but over time declined rapidly, while Margarine started with low intake and gained popularity as the time passes.
In 1980, per capita butter consumption was at its highest point at 11 lbs, however from the year 1990 to 2010 it plummeted reaching at almost 4 lbs per person, and then at last from the year 2010 to 2020 declined more and stayed at 2 lbs per person.
In contrast, Margarine began at only 5 lbs per person and in the year 1990 declined to 4 lbs per person, nevertheless from the year 1990 to 2010 it gained immense popularity and increased sharply at 5 lbs per person. Moreover, from the year 2010 to 2020 it reached at its peak to 6lbs per person consumption of Margarine showed its rising demand.
