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Italian ice vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian ice and Margarine different?

  • Margarine is higher than Italian ice in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 76% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice contains 31 times more Vitamin B3 than Margarine. Italian ice contains 0.715mg of Vitamin B3, while Margarine contains 0.023mg.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types were 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 more Iron +50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3008.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2041.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 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 C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3008.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +2041.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1828.6%
Contains more Water +423%
Contains more Protein +433.3%
Contains more Fats +403450%
Contains more Other +3720%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Carbs +1828.6%
Contains more Water +423%
Contains more Protein +433.3%
Contains more Fats +403450%
Contains more Other +3720%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 0.7g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 0.16g Margarine
Fats 0.02g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 13.5g 0.7g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 717kcal Margarine
Calcium 1mg 3mg Margarine
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Italian ice
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 0mg 5mg Margarine
Potassium 6mg 18mg Margarine
Sodium 4mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.03mg 0mg Italian ice
Copper 0.01mg 0mg Italian ice
Manganese 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Italian ice
Vitamin A 167IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.023mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 5µg 1µg Italian ice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0g 15.189g Italian ice
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 24.302g 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
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.