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Blue cheese dressing vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blue cheese dressing and Margarine?

  • Blue cheese dressing is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% higher.

We used Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
9
:
1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1380%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1380%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
8
:
3
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.01
Equal in Vitamin K - 93
Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.01
Equal in Vitamin K - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Protein +756.3%
Contains more Carbs +581.4%
Contains more Water +140.4%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Blue cheese dressing
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 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 Protein +756.3%
Contains more Carbs +581.4%
Contains more Water +140.4%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Contains more Fats +57.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 0.7g Blue cheese dressing
Protein 1.37g 0.16g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 4.77g 0.7g Blue cheese dressing
Calories 484kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 3.48g 0g Margarine
Fiber 0.4g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg 3mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 8mg 3mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 74mg 5mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 18mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 642mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.21mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0.009mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.006mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 1µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 4.28mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.01mg
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.037mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.023mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.009mg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 1.34g 14.89g Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 15.189g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 24.302g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Margarine
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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.