Margarine vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Margarine and Italian dressing different?
- Margarine is higher than Italian dressing in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A 91% more than Italian dressing.
- Margarine contains 23 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Italian dressing. Margarine contains 38.877g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Italian dressing contains 1.725g.
- Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat.
Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat types were used 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 SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29708.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +644% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +275.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +511.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1108.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1327.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +384.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.236 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2153.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +651% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 6.68g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 9.99g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 9.99g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 9.16g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 891mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 4.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 12.5µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 0.017g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 0.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 1.725g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 3.236g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.012mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 2.758g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.356g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.