The graph provides detailed information about the quantity of spreads consumed over the period from 1981 to 2007, measured in grams.
Overall, there was a downward trend in the consumption of margarine and butter, while the opposite was true for low-fat and reduced spreads. It is also worth mentioning that butter accounted for the highest share in 1986.
Looking at the details, at first, butter was the main spread with the highest share, accounting for slightly more than 140 grams and reaching a peak of 160 grams in 1986. After this, it experienced a sharp decline, reaching nearly 50 grams at the end of the period shown.
When it comes to margarine consumption, initially, it stood at just under 90 grams. After surpassing butter for the first time, representing 100 grams, it decreased dramatically until 2007, making up nearly 40 grams per person.
Although low-fat spreads were introduced in 1996, they saw a significant rise, resulting in more consumption than the other spreads at the end of the given period, with more than 80 grams.