Corn oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Corn oil and Margarine
- Corn oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Margarine is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A needs 91% more than Corn oil.
- Corn oil contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Margarine. While Corn oil contains 54.677g of Polyunsaturated fat, Margarine contains only 24.302g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Oil, corn, industrial and retail, all purpose 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| 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 | +58.9% |
| 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 | +4794.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6100% |
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +41% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 900kcal | 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 | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 3577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg |
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| Vitamin E | 14.3mg | 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 | 1.9µg | 93µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g |
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| Choline | 0.2mg | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.948g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 27.576g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 54.677g | 24.302g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.161g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 53.23g | 21.522g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 richer in minerals?
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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)