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Margarine vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Margarine and Barbecue sauce?

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Barbecue sauce is higher in Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 90% more.
  • Margarine has 338 times more Saturated Fat than Barbecue sauce. While Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, Barbecue sauce has only 0.045g.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Sauce, barbecue types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1188.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1188.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Margarine
Margarine
4
:
7
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Vitamin A +1496.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1496.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Fats +12711.1%
Contains more Protein +412.5%
Contains more Carbs +5724.3%
Contains more Water +231.2%
Contains more Other +60.7%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Fats +12711.1%
Contains more Protein +412.5%
Contains more Carbs +5724.3%
Contains more Water +231.2%
Contains more Other +60.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47311%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23961.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47311%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23961.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.16g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 80.71g 0.63g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 717kcal 172kcal Margarine
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0g 33.24g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 3mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.06mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 5mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 18mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 2mg 1027mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 0µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 3577IU 224IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 11µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.8mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 1µg 2µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 1.8µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.082g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.101g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 0.08g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Barbecue sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Margarine
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1025mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.