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Green Goddess Dressing vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Green Goddess Dressing and Margarine

  • Green Goddess Dressing is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Margarine is 90% higher.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, green goddess, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 10% 5.1% 13% 3.3% 6.8% 13% 113% 0% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 2.5% 92% 0% 5% 12% 2.6% 0% 2.3% 33% 242% 3% 2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 215% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8624.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +244.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.009mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~93µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 43% 7% 45% 2%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 43.33 g
Carbs: 7.36 g
Water: 45.03 g
Other: 2.38 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 ProteinProtein +1087.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +951.4%
Contains more WaterWater +172.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more FatsFats +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.423 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.165 g
19% 50% 31%
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 -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +312.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~24.302g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green Goddess Dressing Margarine Opinion
Calories 427kcal 717kcal Margarine
Protein 1.9g 0.16g Green Goddess Dressing
Fats 43.33g 80.71g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 7.26g 0.7g Green Goddess Dressing
Carbs 7.36g 0.7g Green Goddess Dressing
Cholesterol 40mg 0mg Margarine
Magnesium 7mg 3mg Green Goddess Dressing
Calcium 34mg 3mg Green Goddess Dressing
Potassium 58mg 18mg Green Goddess Dressing
Iron 0.35mg 0.06mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sugar 6.67g 0g Margarine
Fiber 0.1g 0g Green Goddess Dressing
Copper 0.01mg 0mg Green Goddess Dressing
Zinc 0.25mg 0mg Green Goddess Dressing
Phosphorus 31mg 5mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sodium 867mg 2mg Margarine
Vitamin A 41IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A 10µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 4.6mg 9mg Margarine
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.037mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B3 0.14mg 0.023mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.009mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.1µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin K 96.7µg 93µg Green Goddess Dressing
Folate 4µg 1µg Green Goddess Dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g Green Goddess Dressing
Choline 3.6mg 12.4mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 5.978g 15.189g Green Goddess Dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.423g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 23.165g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green Goddess Dressing Margarine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Green Goddess Dressing
51%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Green Goddess Dressing
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Green Goddess Dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169057/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.