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Margarine vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Margarine and Ground beef

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ground beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Margarine has 273 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ground beef. Margarine has 819µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef has 3µg.
  • Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +3683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3220%
Contains more Potassium +1238.9%
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% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +3683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3220%
Contains more Potassium +1238.9%
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 +39644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3355.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2390%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +39644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3355.6%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +425.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14818.8%
Contains more Water +253.3%
Contains more Other +25.1%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +425.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14818.8%
Contains more Water +253.3%
Contains more Other +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5856.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +431%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5856.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
Protein 0.16g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 80.71g 15.37g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
Calories 717kcal 241kcal Margarine
Calcium 3mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.06mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 3mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 5mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 18mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 2mg 73mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg Ground beef
Selenium 0µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 3577IU 9IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 3µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.12mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.171mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 1µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 93µg 2.9µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 1.173g Ground beef
Saturated Fat 15.189g 6.073g Ground beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 7.322g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.408g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.