Margarine vs. Canola oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Margarine and Canola oil different?
- Margarine is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, however, Canola oil is richer in Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Margarine is 91% higher.
- Margarine contains 62 times more Choline than Canola oil. While Margarine contains 12.4mg of Choline, Canola oil contains only 0.2mg.
- Canola oil has less Saturated Fat.
Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Oil, canola are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +6100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +94% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
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
7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.142 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +62.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 884kcal |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 0g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 100g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 17.46mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 71.3µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 0.395g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 7.365g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 63.276g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 28.142g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 9.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 18.64g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
51%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canola oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)