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Margarine vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between margarine and cream pie?

  • Margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet cream pie is higher in iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 70% more.
  • Margarine has 22 times more vitamin A than cream pie. While margarine has 3577IU of vitamin A, cream pie has only 166IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cream pie is lower.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared types in this article.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +794.4%
Contains more IronIron +2383.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1480%
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 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1680.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +725.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2530.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.4%

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +260.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2493.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5391.4%
Contains more WaterWater +105.3%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +429.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2015.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Cream pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 1.149g 154%
Fats 80.71g 22.41g 90%
Vitamin A 819µg 46µg 86%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 7.336g 79%
Vitamin K 93µg 9.5µg 70%
Vitamin E 9mg 1.09mg 53%
Iron 0.06mg 1.49mg 18%
Calories 717kcal 353kcal 18%
Copper 0mg 0.118mg 13%
Carbs 0.7g 38.44g 13%
Saturated fat 15.189g 12.449g 12%
Selenium 0µg 6µg 11%
Phosphorus 5mg 79mg 11%
Sodium 2mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.14mg 8%
Protein 0.16g 4.15g 8%
Manganese 0.161mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.087mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 66mg 6%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.605mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 19mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Zinc 0mg 0.44mg 4%
Potassium 18mg 161mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.12µg 1%
Choline 12.4mg 17.9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 2.49g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g 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 Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.