The graph illustrates the per person intake of Butter and Margarine in the United States over 4 decades.
Overall, as the graph shows Margarine started with higher consumption but over time declined rapidly, while Butter began with low intake and gained popularity throughout the time period.
In 1980, per capita margarine 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 year declined more and stayed at 2 lbs per person.
In contrast, butter began at only 5 lbs per person and in the year 1990 declined to 4 lbs, nevertheless from the year 1990 to 2010 it increased sharply at approximately 5 lbs per person. Moreover, from the year 2010 to 2020 it reached at its peak and rose gradually to 6lbs per person consumption of Margarine showed its rising demand.
