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Margarine vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Margarine and Sweet and sour?

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Sweet and sour is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% more.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +450%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +35670%
Contains more Vitamin E +89900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46400%
Contains more Vitamin C +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +35670%
Contains more Vitamin E +89900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46400%
Contains more Vitamin C +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +403450%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Carbs +5360%
Contains more Water +264.8%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Fats +403450%
Contains more Other +56.6%
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Carbs +5360%
Contains more Water +264.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 0.16g 0.27g Sweet and sour
Fats 80.71g 0.02g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 717kcal 150kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 18.75g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.1g Sweet and sour
Calcium 3mg 10mg Sweet and sour
Iron 0.06mg 0.21mg Sweet and sour
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Sweet and sour
Phosphorus 5mg 7mg Sweet and sour
Potassium 18mg 99mg Sweet and sour
Sodium 2mg 371mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.09mg Sweet and sour
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 0µg 0.4µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin A 3577IU 10IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 1µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.019mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.187mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.053mg Sweet and sour
Folate 1µg 8µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0.2µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Sweet and sour
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0g Sweet and sour
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.