Margarine vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between margarine and fish oil
- Margarine has more vitamin A and monounsaturated fat, while fish oil has more vitamin D and polyunsaturated fat.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 237% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in margarine is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Fish oil, sardine.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 710mg | 237% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 0µg | 91% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 78% | |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 29.892g | 67% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 31.867g | 50% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 8.3µg | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 332IU | 42% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 100g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 33.841g | 13% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 902kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 10.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 10.656g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 1.973g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)