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Margarine vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Apricot different?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Apricot is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 80% more than Apricot.
  • Margarine contains 563 times more Saturated Fat than Apricot. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Apricot contains 0.027g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Apricots, raw 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 Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +1338.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +360%
Contains more Potassium +1338.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +911.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +911.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Folate +800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +20594.9%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Protein +775%
Contains more Carbs +1488.6%
Contains more Water +422.7%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +20594.9%
Contains more Other +158.1%
Contains more Protein +775%
Contains more Carbs +1488.6%
Contains more Water +422.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22768.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31461%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22768.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31461%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 9.12g Apricot
Protein 0.16g 1.4g Apricot
Fats 80.71g 0.39g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 11.12g Apricot
Calories 717kcal 48kcal Margarine
Fructose 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 0g 9.24g Margarine
Fiber 0g 2g Apricot
Calcium 3mg 13mg Apricot
Iron 0.06mg 0.39mg Apricot
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Apricot
Phosphorus 5mg 23mg Apricot
Potassium 18mg 259mg Apricot
Sodium 2mg 1mg Apricot
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg Apricot
Copper 0mg 0.078mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg Apricot
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Apricot
Vitamin A 3577IU 1279IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 96µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.89mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.03mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.04mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.6mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.054mg Apricot
Folate 1µg 9µg Apricot
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 3.3µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Apricot
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.027g Apricot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.17g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.077g 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
Margarine Apricot
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
55%
Margarine
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.162g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.