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Dough vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dough and Margarine?

  • Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% higher.
  • Dough is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Dough
Dough
9
:
1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +6416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +6416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
Dough
Dough
6
:
5
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1054.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20843.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1088.9%
Contains more Folate +12200%
Contains more Vitamin A +357600%
Contains more Vitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13185.7%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1054.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20843.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1088.9%
Contains more Folate +12200%
Contains more Vitamin A +357600%
Contains more Vitamin E +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +13185.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
4
:
1
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Protein +6618.8%
Contains more Carbs +7311.4%
Contains more Water +99.8%
Contains more Fats +3235.1%
Equal in Other - 1.91
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +6618.8%
Contains more Carbs +7311.4%
Contains more Water +99.8%
Contains more Fats +3235.1%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Margarine
Margarine
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10639.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2742.3%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10639.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2742.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Margarine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 0.7g Dough
Protein 10.75g 0.16g Dough
Fats 2.42g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 51.88g 0.7g Dough
Calories 272kcal 717kcal Margarine
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 0g Margarine
Fiber 2.2g 0g Dough
Calcium 52mg 3mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 0.06mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 5mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 18mg Dough
Sodium 602mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 1.04mg 0mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 0µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.21mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.01mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.037mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.023mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.009mg Dough
Folate 123µg 1µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 0.7µg 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 0.005g 14.89g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 15.189g Dough
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 21.522g Margarine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Dough
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.