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Margarine vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Flaxseed oil

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Flaxseed oil is richer in Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Margarine is 75% higher.
  • Margarine contains 13 times more Vitamin E than Flaxseed oil. Margarine contains 9mg of Vitamin E , while Flaxseed oil contains 0.71mg.
  • Flaxseed oil contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 11% 12% 3% 1% 9% 23% 19% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +72.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1167.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2718.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1167.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2718.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Contains more Water +10225%
Contains more Other +2628.6%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Contains more Water +10225%
Contains more Other +2628.6%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 64.876 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Flaxseed oil Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 0.39g Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.37g Flaxseed oil
Fats 80.71g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Carbs 0.7g 0.39g Margarine
Calories 717kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Calcium 3mg 9mg Flaxseed oil
Iron 0.06mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Magnesium 3mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Phosphorus 5mg 27mg Flaxseed oil
Potassium 18mg 31mg Flaxseed oil
Sodium 2mg 6mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Copper 0mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Manganese 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.71mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 3.3µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.184g Flaxseed oil
Saturated Fat 15.189g 9.047g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 20.634g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 15.679g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Flaxseed oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Flaxseed oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.142g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.