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Margarine vs. Green Goddess Dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Green Goddess Dressing

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin E, yet Green Goddess Dressing is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Margarine is 90% higher.
  • Margarine contains 3 times more Choline than Green Goddess Dressing. Margarine contains 12.4mg of Choline, while Green Goddess Dressing contains 3.6mg.
  • Green Goddess Dressing contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, green goddess, regular.

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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% 10% 5.1% 13% 3.3% 6.8% 13% 113% 0% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0.67% 2.5% 92% 0% 5% 12% 2.6% 0% 2.3% 33% 242% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8624.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~96.7µg

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
2% 43% 7% 45% 2%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 43.33 g
Carbs: 7.36 g
Water: 45.03 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +86.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1087.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +951.4%
Contains more WaterWater +172.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%

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
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.423 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~23.165g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Green Goddess Dressing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Green Goddess Dressing Opinion
Calories 717kcal 427kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 1.9g Green Goddess Dressing
Fats 80.71g 43.33g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 0.7g 7.26g Green Goddess Dressing
Carbs 0.7g 7.36g Green Goddess Dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 40mg Margarine
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Green Goddess Dressing
Calcium 3mg 34mg Green Goddess Dressing
Potassium 18mg 58mg Green Goddess Dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.35mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sugar 0g 6.67g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.1g Green Goddess Dressing
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg Green Goddess Dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 31mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sodium 2mg 867mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 41IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 10µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 4.6mg Margarine
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.05mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.14mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.26µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin K 93µg 96.7µg Green Goddess Dressing
Folate 1µg 4µg Green Goddess Dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g Green Goddess Dressing
Choline 12.4mg 3.6mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 5.978g Green Goddess Dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 9.423g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 23.165g Margarine
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 Green Goddess 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
30%
Green Goddess Dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
18%
Green Goddess Dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Green Goddess Dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169057/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.