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Rice bran oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice bran oil and Margarine

  • Rice bran oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Rice bran oil is 155% higher.
  • Margarine contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, rice bran and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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.
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
2
:
5
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Rice bran oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%

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.
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
2
:
10
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Vitamin E +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +276.5%
Rice bran oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +276.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
1
:
4
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Fats +23.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Rice bran oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +23.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
2
:
1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 38.877
Rice bran oil
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 35 g
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 38.877

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.7g Margarine
Protein 0g 0.16g Margarine
Fats 100g 80.71g Rice bran oil
Carbs 0g 0.7g Margarine
Calories 884kcal 717kcal Rice bran oil
Calcium 0mg 3mg Margarine
Iron 0.07mg 0.06mg Rice bran oil
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 0mg 5mg Margarine
Potassium 0mg 18mg Margarine
Sodium 0mg 2mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin A 0IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 32.3mg 9mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 0µg 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 24.7µg 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Rice bran oil
Saturated Fat 19.7g 15.189g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 39.3g 38.877g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 24.302g Rice bran oil
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
Rice bran oil Margarine
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
59%
Rice bran oil
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.511g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/nutrients
  2. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.