French dressing vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between french dressing and margarine?
- French dressing is higher in copper, iron, fiber, and vitamin C, yet margarine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 88% more.
- The amount of sodium in margarine is lower.
We used Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +494.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1116.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1930.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +511.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +422.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +210% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.58 g
Fats:
11.52 g
Carbs:
31.22 g
Water:
54.28 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +262.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4360% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +228.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.842 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.852 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +760.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +530.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.852g | 24.302g | 136% |
| Fats | 11.52g | 80.71g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 819µg | 88% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.518g | 38.877g | 86% |
| Saturated fat | 0.842g | 15.189g | 65% |
| Vitamin K | 17.8µg | 93µg | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 2mg | 36% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 717kcal | 25% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 31.22g | 0.7g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.009mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.467mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4mg | 12.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.58g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.72g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 16.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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
10%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
French dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing 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.