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Margarine vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Margarine and French dressing?

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet French dressing is higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 88% more.
  • Margarine has 18 times more Saturated Fat than French dressing. While Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, French dressing has only 0.842g.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat 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.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
French dressing
French dressing
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +494.4%
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%
French dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 28% 6% 7% 10% 110% 6% 54% 15% 9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +494.4%
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
:
7
French dressing
French dressing
Contains more Vitamin A +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +511.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
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%
French dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 20% 0% 16% 6% 12% 9% 0% 13% 2% 0% 45%
Contains more Vitamin A +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +511.1%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
French dressing
French dressing
Contains more Fats +600.6%
Contains more Protein +262.5%
Contains more Carbs +4360%
Contains more Water +228.6%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
French dressing
12% 31% 54% 2%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 11.52 g
Carbs: 31.22 g
Water: 54.28 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +600.6%
Contains more Protein +262.5%
Contains more Carbs +4360%
Contains more Water +228.6%
Contains more Other +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
French dressing
French dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +760.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
French dressing
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.852 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +760.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine French dressing
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine French dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 29.72g French dressing
Protein 0.16g 0.58g French dressing
Fats 80.71g 11.52g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 31.22g French dressing
Calories 717kcal 222kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 16.86g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.5g French dressing
Calcium 3mg 11mg French dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.73mg French dressing
Magnesium 3mg 8mg French dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 16mg French dressing
Potassium 18mg 107mg French dressing
Sodium 2mg 838mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg French dressing
Copper 0mg 0.16mg French dressing
Manganese 0.11mg French dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg French dressing
Vitamin A 3577IU 541IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 27µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 1mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.8mg French dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.024mg French dressing
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.052mg French dressing
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.467mg French dressing
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.055mg French dressing
Folate 1µg 2µg French dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 17.8µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.003mg French dressing
Threonine 0.014mg French dressing
Isoleucine 0.01mg French dressing
Leucine 0.015mg French dressing
Lysine 0.017mg French dressing
Methionine 0.002mg French dressing
Phenylalanine 0.016mg French dressing
Valine 0.01mg French dressing
Histidine 0.008mg French dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g French dressing
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.842g French dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 4.518g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.852g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine French dressing
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
13%
French dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
24%
French dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
French dressing
French dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing
French dressing 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. French dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171404/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.