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Margarine vs. Blue cheese dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Blue cheese dressing?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Blue cheese dressing is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% higher.
  • Blue cheese dressing has 2 times less Vitamin E than Margarine. Margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E , while Blue cheese dressing has 4.28mg.
  • Blue cheese dressing is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular types in this comparison.

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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.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1380%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1380%
Contains more Potassium +388.9%
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.
Margarine
Margarine
3
:
8
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.01
Equal in Vitamin K - 85.9
Margarine
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%
Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +311.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.01
Equal in Vitamin K - 85.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Protein +756.3%
Contains more Carbs +581.4%
Contains more Water +140.4%
Contains more Other +59.7%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Blue cheese dressing
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Protein +756.3%
Contains more Carbs +581.4%
Contains more Water +140.4%
Contains more Other +59.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
2
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Blue cheese dressing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Margarine Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 4.37g Blue cheese dressing
Protein 0.16g 1.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 80.71g 51.1g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 4.77g Blue cheese dressing
Calories 717kcal 484kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 3.48g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 3mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.09mg Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 18mg 88mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 2mg 642mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0mg 0.009mg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.006mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 0µg 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 3577IU 73IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 14µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 4.28mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.01mg
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.037mg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 1µg 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 93µg 85.9µg Margarine
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 1.34g Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 15.189g 8.275g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 13.279g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Blue cheese dressing
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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.914g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese 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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.