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Margarine vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between margarine and halibut raw

  • Margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet halibut raw is higher in vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Halibut raw covers your daily vitamin D needs 183% more than margarine.
  • Margarine contains 930 times more vitamin K than halibut raw. While margarine contains 93µg of vitamin K, halibut raw contains only 0.1µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in halibut raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1388.9%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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% 273% 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% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1132.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +398.4%
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +483.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8881.3%
Contains more WaterWater +325.4%

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% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +364%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1677.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Halibut raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 1.367g 153%
Vitamin D 0µg 27.4µg 137%
Vitamin D 0IU 1097IU 137%
Fats 80.71g 13.84g 103%
Vitamin A 819µg 14µg 89%
Vitamin K 93µg 0.1µg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 8.378g 76%
Selenium 0µg 36.5µg 66%
Saturated fat 15.189g 2.419g 58%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.73mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.42mg 32%
Protein 0.16g 14.37g 28%
Calories 717kcal 186kcal 27%
Phosphorus 5mg 164mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Choline 12.4mg 61.8mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.5mg 9%
Iron 0.06mg 0.66mg 8%
Potassium 18mg 268mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 26mg 5%
Zinc 0mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.06mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 80mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.08mg 3%
Copper 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.7g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 0g N/A
Calcium 3mg 3mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Folate 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.089g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.