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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 RAE, and Vitamin E , yet Green Goddess Dressing is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1033.3%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +520%
Contains more Potassium +222.2%
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 11% 14% 5% 14% 6% 114% 7% 4% 0% 9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1033.3%
Contains more Iron +483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +520%
Contains more Potassium +222.2%
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 +8624.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 96.7
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 3% 92% 0% 1% 5% 12% 3% 0% 3% 3% 33% 242%
Contains more Vitamin A +8624.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +160%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 96.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +86.3%
Contains more Protein +1087.5%
Contains more Carbs +951.4%
Contains more Water +172.6%
Contains more Other +24.6%
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 Fats +86.3%
Contains more Protein +1087.5%
Contains more Carbs +951.4%
Contains more Water +172.6%
Contains more Other +24.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.165
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: 5.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.423 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.165 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.165

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0.7g 7.26g Green Goddess Dressing
Protein 0.16g 1.9g Green Goddess Dressing
Fats 80.71g 43.33g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 7.36g Green Goddess Dressing
Calories 717kcal 427kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 6.67g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.1g Green Goddess Dressing
Calcium 3mg 34mg Green Goddess Dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.35mg Green Goddess Dressing
Magnesium 3mg 7mg Green Goddess Dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 31mg Green Goddess Dressing
Potassium 18mg 58mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sodium 2mg 867mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg Green Goddess Dressing
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin A 3577IU 41IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 10µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 4.6mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
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
Folate 1µg 4µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.26µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin K 93µg 96.7µg Green Goddess Dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 40mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Green Goddess Dressing
Saturated Fat 15.189g 5.978g Green Goddess Dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 9.423g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 23.165g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Margarine Green Goddess 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
33%
Green Goddess Dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
18%
Green Goddess Dressing

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
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.