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Margarine vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Margarine and Gumdrop

  • Gumdrop has less Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Margarine.
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 91% more than Gumdrop.
  • Gumdrop has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces.

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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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +260%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 3
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 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +260%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Calcium - 3

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1552%
Contains more Other +1810%
Contains more Carbs +14028.6%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1552%
Contains more Other +1810%
Contains more Carbs +14028.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 0.16g 0g Margarine
Fats 80.71g 0g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 717kcal 396kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 58.97g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.1g Gumdrop
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.06mg 0.4mg Gumdrop
Magnesium 3mg 1mg Margarine
Phosphorus 5mg 1mg Margarine
Potassium 18mg 5mg Margarine
Sodium 2mg 44mg Margarine
Copper 0mg 0.012mg Gumdrop
Manganese 0.01mg Gumdrop
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Gumdrop
Vitamin A 3577IU 0IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.006mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.013mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B5 0.012mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.005mg Margarine
Folate 1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Gumdrop
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0g Gumdrop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0g 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 Gumdrop
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
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients
  2. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.