Butter vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between butter and spread
- Butter has more monounsaturated fat; however, spread is richer in vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat.
- Butter covers your daily saturated fat needs 241% more than spread.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Butter, without salt and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +374.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +350.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5075% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 50.489g | 2.22g | 219% |
| Fats | 81.11g | 17.1g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 684µg | 76% | |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.43g | 7.6g | 40% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 755mg | 32% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 158kcal | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 3.98g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 1.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 12.3µg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.85g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.016mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 24mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 48.269g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)