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Margarine vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Plum?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Plum is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% higher.
  • Plum has 893 times less Saturated Fat than Margarine. Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Plum has 0.017g.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Plums, 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.
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Plum
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +772.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
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 2% 7% 5% 7% 14% 0% 3% 19% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +772.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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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Plum
Contains more Vitamin A +936.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1353.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1713%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 21% 6% 0% 32% 7% 6% 8% 9% 7% 4% 0% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +936.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1353.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1713%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Plum
Contains more Fats +28725%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +1531.4%
Contains more Water +428%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +28725%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Contains more Protein +337.5%
Contains more Carbs +1531.4%
Contains more Water +428%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Plum
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28912.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55131.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
9% 69% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.044 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28912.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55131.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Plum Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 10.02g Plum
Protein 0.16g 0.7g Plum
Fats 80.71g 0.28g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 11.42g Plum
Calories 717kcal 46kcal Margarine
Fructose 3.07g Plum
Sugar 0g 9.92g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.4g Plum
Calcium 3mg 6mg Plum
Iron 0.06mg 0.17mg Plum
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Plum
Phosphorus 5mg 16mg Plum
Potassium 18mg 157mg Plum
Sodium 2mg 0mg Plum
Zinc 0mg 0.1mg Plum
Copper 0mg 0.057mg Plum
Manganese 0.052mg Plum
Vitamin A 3577IU 345IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 17µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.26mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 9.5mg Plum
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.026mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.029mg Plum
Folate 1µg 5µg Plum
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 6.4µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Plum
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.017g Plum
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.134g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.044g 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 Plum
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
9%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plum
Plum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.