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Grape seed oil vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Grape seed oil and Margarine

  • Grape seed oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Grape seed oil is 132% higher.
  • Grape seed oil contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Margarine. Grape seed oil contains 69.9g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Margarine contains 24.302g.
  • Grape seed oil contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Oil, grapeseed 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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 577% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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 Fats +23.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.5%
10% 17% 73%
Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 69.9 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape seed oil Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.7g Margarine
Protein 0g 0.16g Margarine
Fats 100g 80.71g Grape seed oil
Carbs 0g 0.7g Margarine
Calories 884kcal 717kcal Grape seed oil
Calcium 0mg 3mg Margarine
Iron 0mg 0.06mg Margarine
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 0mg 5mg Margarine
Potassium 0mg 18mg Margarine
Sodium 0mg 2mg Grape seed oil
Vitamin A 0IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 28.8mg 9mg Grape seed oil
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 0µg 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Grape seed oil
Saturated Fat 9.6g 15.189g Grape seed oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 16.1g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 69.9g 24.302g Grape seed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grape seed oil Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
48%
Grape seed oil
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Grape seed oil
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape seed oil
Grape seed oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.589g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Grape seed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171028/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.