Cottonseed oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cottonseed oil and Margarine different?
- Cottonseed oil is higher in Vitamin E, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Cottonseed oil is 175% higher.
- Cottonseed oil contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Margarine. While Cottonseed oil contains 51.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, Margarine contains only 24.302g.
- Margarine has less Saturated Fat.
Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +292.2% |
| 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 | +276.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6100% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 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 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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
25.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
51.9 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +118.4% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | 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 | 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 | 35.3mg | 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 | 24.7µg | 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 | 25.9g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.8g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 51.9g | 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
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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 lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.711g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottonseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottonseed 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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)