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Spread vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spread and Egg

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Egg is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Egg is 124% higher.
  • Spread contains 41 times more Vitamin K than Egg. Spread contains 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Egg contains 0.3µg.
  • Egg contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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.
Spread
0
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10
Egg
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +950%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +950%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%

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.
Spread
3
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9
Egg
Contains more Vitamin A +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +65%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +65%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
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2
Egg
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 74.62
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Other +93.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 74.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
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0
Egg
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.5%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Egg Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.12g Egg
Protein 0g 12.58g Egg
Fats 17.1g 10.61g Spread
Carbs 0g 1.12g Egg
Calories 158kcal 155kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 1.12g Spread
Calcium 50mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg Egg
Phosphorus 0mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 12mg 126mg Egg
Sodium 755mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg Egg
Copper 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 4489IU 520IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.03mg Spread
Vitamin D 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg Egg
Vitamin B5 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg Egg
Folate 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Egg
Saturated Fat 2.22g 3.267g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 4.077g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 1.414g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread Egg
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
28%
Spread
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.