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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, while chocolate brownie has more copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 55% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 2 times less saturated fat than margarine. Margarine contains 15.189g of saturated fat, while chocolate brownie contains 7.319g.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of margarine is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

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.
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +877.8%
Contains more IronIron +2966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2540%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +365.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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 FatsFats +177.4%
Contains more WaterWater +31.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3775%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7071.4%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +258.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 9.412g 99%
Fats 80.71g 29.1g 79%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Vitamin A 819µg 176µg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 10.839g 70%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Copper 0mg 0.388mg 43%
Saturated fat 15.189g 7.319g 36%
Manganese 0.587mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Iron 0.06mg 1.84mg 22%
Selenium 0µg 11.5µg 21%
Phosphorus 5mg 132mg 18%
Carbs 0.7g 50.2g 17%
Sodium 2mg 343mg 15%
Calories 717kcal 466kcal 13%
Magnesium 3mg 53mg 12%
Protein 0.16g 6.2g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.141mg 11%
Zinc 0mg 0.97mg 9%
Folate 1µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.094mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.982mg 6%
Potassium 18mg 176mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.16µg 3%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 50.2g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
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?
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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. 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.