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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, 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 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.
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 5.7% 3.3% 9.4% 27% 53% 5.5% 6.9% 109% 14% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.4%
Contains more IronIron +1116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220%
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% 215% 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 16% 32% 20% 0% 6% 12% 8.8% 0% 13% 0% 45% 1.5% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +561.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +422.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +210%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

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
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 FatsFats +600.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4360%
Contains more WaterWater +228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%

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
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.852 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +760.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +530.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 717kcal 222kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.58g French dressing
Fats 80.71g 11.52g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.8mg French dressing
Net carbs 0.7g 29.72g French dressing
Carbs 0.7g 31.22g French dressing
Magnesium 3mg 8mg French dressing
Calcium 3mg 11mg French dressing
Potassium 18mg 107mg French dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.73mg French dressing
Sugar 0g 16.86g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.5g French dressing
Copper 0mg 0.16mg French dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg French dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 16mg French dressing
Sodium 2mg 838mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 541IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 27µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 1mg Margarine
Manganese 0.11mg French dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 17.8µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 2µg French dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g French dressing
Choline 12.4mg 4mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.842g French dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 4.518g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.852g 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
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 French dressing
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
51%
Margarine
12%
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.