Butter oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between butter oil and margarine
- The amount of vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin A, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat in margarine is higher than in butter oil.
- Butter oil covers your daily saturated fat needs 234% more than margarine.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Butter oil, anhydrous 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +981.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.28 g
Fats:
99.48 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.24 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6783.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
61.924 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.694 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +557.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 61.924g | 15.189g | 212% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.694g | 24.302g | 137% |
| Cholesterol | 256mg | 0mg | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 93µg | 70% |
| Vitamin E | 2.8mg | 9mg | 41% |
| Fats | 99.48g | 80.71g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 28.732g | 38.877g | 25% |
| Calories | 876kcal | 717kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.005mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 840µg | 819µg | 2% |
| Choline | 22.3mg | 12.4mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.28g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Calcium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.001mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.003mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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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
29%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 46.735g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.