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Margarine vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Feta?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Feta is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 77% higher.
  • Feta has 52 times less Vitamin K than Margarine. Margarine has 93µg of Vitamin K, while Feta has 1.8µg.
  • Margarine is lower in Sodium.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Cheese, feta 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.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
Feta
Feta
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +16333.3%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +6640%
Contains more Potassium +244.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +16333.3%
Contains more Iron +983.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +6640%
Contains more Potassium +244.4%
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.
Margarine
Margarine
4
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +747.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4611.1%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1590%
Margarine
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +747.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4611.1%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1590%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Fats +279.3%
Contains more Protein +8781.3%
Contains more Carbs +484.3%
Contains more Water +234.3%
Contains more Other +172.3%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Fats +279.3%
Contains more Protein +8781.3%
Contains more Carbs +484.3%
Contains more Water +234.3%
Contains more Other +172.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Feta
Feta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +740.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4012%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.946
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +740.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4012%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.946

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Feta Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 4.09g Feta
Protein 0.16g 14.21g Feta
Fats 80.71g 21.28g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 4.09g Feta
Calories 717kcal 264kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 4.09g Margarine
Calcium 3mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.06mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 5mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 18mg 62mg Feta
Sodium 2mg 917mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0mg 0.032mg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 0µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 3577IU 422IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 125µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.18mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 1µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 93µg 1.8µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Feta
Saturated Fat 15.189g 14.946g Feta
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 4.623g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.591g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.