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Margarine vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Corn raw

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Corn raw is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Folate, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 90% higher.
  • Margarine contains 310 times more Vitamin K than Corn raw. Margarine contains 93µg of Vitamin K, while Corn raw contains 0.3µg.
  • Corn raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
8
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1680%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1680%
Contains more Potassium +1400%
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.
Margarine
Margarine
4
:
7
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin A +1812.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +12757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +933.3%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Margarine
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1812.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +12757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +933.3%
Contains more Folate +4100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
3
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Fats +5878.5%
Contains more Other +203.2%
Contains more Protein +1943.8%
Contains more Carbs +2571.4%
Contains more Water +360.4%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +5878.5%
Contains more Other +203.2%
Contains more Protein +1943.8%
Contains more Carbs +2571.4%
Contains more Water +360.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8899.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4890.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8899.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4890.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 16.7g Corn raw
Protein 0.16g 3.27g Corn raw
Fats 80.71g 1.35g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 18.7g Corn raw
Calories 717kcal 86kcal Margarine
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 0g 6.26g Margarine
Fiber 0g 2g Corn raw
Calcium 3mg 2mg Margarine
Iron 0.06mg 0.52mg Corn raw
Magnesium 3mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 5mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 18mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 2mg 15mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.46mg Corn raw
Copper 0mg 0.054mg Corn raw
Manganese 0.163mg Corn raw
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 3577IU 187IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 9µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.07mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.055mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 1µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0.3µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.325g Corn raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.432g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.487g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 0.468g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.864g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.