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Margarine vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Cherry pie?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Cherry pie is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 88% higher.
  • Cherry pie has 5 times less Saturated Fat than Margarine. Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Cherry pie has 2.985g.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +2983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +327.8%
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 3% 70% 7% 13% 7% 25% 6% 26% 27% 43%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +2983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +327.8%
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 +774.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +2600%
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 25% 0% 0% 4% 37% 29% 24% 8% 8% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +774.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +561.6%
Contains more Other +172.9%
Contains more Protein +1650%
Contains more Carbs +5400%
Contains more Water +177.2%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Fats +561.6%
Contains more Other +172.9%
Contains more Protein +1650%
Contains more Carbs +5400%
Contains more Water +177.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.247 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +631.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Cherry pie Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 38.5g Cherry pie
Protein 0.16g 2.8g Cherry pie
Fats 80.71g 12.2g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 38.5g Cherry pie
Calories 717kcal 270kcal Margarine
Calcium 3mg 10mg Cherry pie
Iron 0.06mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Magnesium 3mg 9mg Cherry pie
Phosphorus 5mg 30mg Cherry pie
Potassium 18mg 77mg Cherry pie
Sodium 2mg 191mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg Cherry pie
Copper 0mg 0.077mg Cherry pie
Manganese 0.2mg Cherry pie
Selenium 0µg 7.8µg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 3577IU 409IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 29µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.148mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.125mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.276mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B5 0.123mg Cherry pie
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.034mg Cherry pie
Folate 1µg 27µg Cherry pie
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.031mg Cherry pie
Threonine 0.072mg Cherry pie
Isoleucine 0.088mg Cherry pie
Leucine 0.17mg Cherry pie
Lysine 0.067mg Cherry pie
Methionine 0.043mg Cherry pie
Phenylalanine 0.124mg Cherry pie
Valine 0.104mg Cherry pie
Histidine 0.057mg Cherry pie
Trans Fat 14.89g Cherry pie
Saturated Fat 15.189g 2.985g Cherry pie
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 5.314g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.247g 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 Cherry pie
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
13%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.204g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie 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 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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.