Margarine vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between margarine and American cheese
- Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin A; however, American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than margarine.
- American cheese has 36 times less vitamin K than margarine. Margarine has 93µg of vitamin K, while American cheese has 2.6µg.
- Margarine contains less sodium.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +633.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +950% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12720% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1025% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +532.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +191.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11231.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +428.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +254.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +372% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1789.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 1.286g | 153% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 1045mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 641mg | 91% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 8.236g | 77% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 31.79g | 75% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 2.6µg | 75% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1671mg | 73% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 250µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 58% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.8mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 20.2µg | 37% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 18.13g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 2.49mg | 23% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 371kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.234mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 18.057g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
55%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1669mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins