Olive oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Olive oil and Margarine
- Olive oil has more Vitamin E, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A needs 91% more than Olive oil.
- Margarine has 9 times less Iron than Olive oil. Olive oil has 0.56mg of Iron, while Margarine has 0.06mg.
- Olive oil contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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 IronIron | +833.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +54.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4033.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.9% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~15.189g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 884kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 100g | 80.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.7g |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 1mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg |
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| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 93µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g |
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| Choline | 0.3mg | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.808g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 72.961g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 24.302g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g |
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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
34%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.381g)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.