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Margarine vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Margarine and Fruitcake?

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Fruitcake is higher in Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 90% more.
  • Margarine has 62 times more Vitamin K than Fruitcake. While Margarine has 93µg of Vitamin K, Fruitcake has only 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruitcake is lower.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +3350%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +940%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +3350%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +940%
Contains more Potassium +750%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16159.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +1900%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +16159.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +6100%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.1%
Contains more Folate +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +786.9%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Protein +1712.5%
Contains more Carbs +8700%
Contains more Water +53.1%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Fats +786.9%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Protein +1712.5%
Contains more Carbs +8700%
Contains more Water +53.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +825.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +631.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 0.16g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 80.71g 9.1g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 717kcal 324kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 27.42g Margarine
Fiber 0g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 3mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 0.06mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 5mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 18mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 2mg 101mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 0µg 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 3577IU 22IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 7µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 1µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.01µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 1.5µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 15.189g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 4.2g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.323g 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 Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.