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Margarine vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Margarine and Fruit salad

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Fruit salad is richer in Copper.
  • Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 88% more than Fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has 7775 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Margarine. Margarine has 38.877g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Fruit salad has 0.005g.
  • Fruit salad contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +544.4%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 11% 36% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.011mg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +268933.3%
Contains more OtherOther +634.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1764.3%
Contains more WaterWater +421.5%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +777440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220827.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Fruit salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fruit salad Opinion
Calories 717kcal 50kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.51g Fruit salad
Fats 80.71g 0.03g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg Fruit salad
Net carbs 0.7g 12.05g Fruit salad
Carbs 0.7g 13.05g Fruit salad
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Fruit salad
Calcium 3mg 11mg Fruit salad
Potassium 18mg 116mg Fruit salad
Iron 0.06mg 0.25mg Fruit salad
Fiber 0g 1g Fruit salad
Copper 0mg 0.05mg Fruit salad
Zinc 0mg 0.14mg Fruit salad
Phosphorus 5mg 14mg Fruit salad
Sodium 2mg 5mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 600IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 30µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Manganese 0.151mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.011mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.014mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.356mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.027mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 3µg Fruit salad
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Fruit salad
Choline 12.4mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.005g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.011g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 Fruit salad
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
5%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad 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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.