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Margarine vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between margarine and chickpea raw

  • Margarine has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin E; however, chickpea raw is higher in folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Chickpea raw covers your daily need for folate, 139% more than margarine.
  • Margarine has 53 times more vitamin A than chickpea raw. While margarine has 3577IU of vitamin A, chickpea raw has only 67IU.
  • Chickpea raw has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of chickpea raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3888.9%
Contains more IronIron +7083.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4940%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +997.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +473%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5844.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +55600%
Contains more CholineCholine +700.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +1236.3%
Contains more WaterWater +115.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12693.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8892.9%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2723.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +789.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 21.306mg 926%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 2.731g 144%
Folate 1µg 557µg 139%
Fats 80.71g 6.04g 115%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 1.377g 94%
Vitamin A 819µg 3µg 91%
Copper 0mg 0.656mg 73%
Vitamin K 93µg 9µg 70%
Saturated fat 15.189g 0.603g 66%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.82mg 55%
Iron 0.06mg 4.31mg 53%
Fiber 0g 12.2g 49%
Protein 0.16g 20.47g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.535mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.477mg 39%
Phosphorus 5mg 252mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.588mg 32%
Zinc 0mg 2.76mg 25%
Potassium 18mg 718mg 21%
Carbs 0.7g 62.95g 21%
Magnesium 3mg 79mg 18%
Calories 717kcal 378kcal 17%
Choline 12.4mg 99.3mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.212mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.541mg 9%
Calcium 3mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.7g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.566mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.586g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.