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Margarine vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between margarine and figs?

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, while figs are higher in fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • Figs have 82 times less vitamin E than margarine. Margarine has 9mg of vitamin E, while figs have 0.11mg.
  • Figs are lower in saturated fat.
  • Figs have a higher glycemic index (61) than margarine (0).

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Figs, raw 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1188.9%
Contains more IronIron +516.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1878.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +26803.3%
Contains more OtherOther +189.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +368.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2640%
Contains more WaterWater +378.9%

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58804.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16776.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Figs DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.144g 161%
Fats 80.71g 0.3g 124%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.066g 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 7µg 90%
Vitamin K 93µg 4.7µg 74%
Saturated fat 15.189g 0.06g 69%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.11mg 59%
Calories 717kcal 74kcal 32%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Copper 0mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.113mg 8%
Potassium 18mg 232mg 6%
Carbs 0.7g 19.18g 6%
Manganese 0.128mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 6%
Iron 0.06mg 0.37mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 3mg 35mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg 2%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Protein 0.16g 0.75g 1%
Choline 12.4mg 4.7mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.05mg 1%
Zinc 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Phosphorus 5mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 0g 16.26g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.129g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.