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Margarine vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Chocolate brownie

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate brownie has more Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 71% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Margarine. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Chocolate brownie contains 7.319g.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +2966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2540%
Contains more Potassium +877.8%
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +2966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2540%
Contains more Potassium +877.8%
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 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +944.4%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +944.4%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Protein +3775%
Contains more Carbs +7071.4%
Equal in Other - 1.9
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +177.4%
Contains more Water +31.1%
Contains more Protein +3775%
Contains more Carbs +7071.4%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 0.16g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 80.71g 29.1g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 717kcal 466kcal Margarine
Calcium 3mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 0.06mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 3mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 5mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 18mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 2mg 343mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 0µg 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 3577IU 827IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 176µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 1µg 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 15.189g 7.319g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 10.839g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 9.412g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.