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Margarine vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Margarine and Mandarin orange

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 87% more than Mandarin orange.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mandarin orange is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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
0
:
9
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +822.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1133.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +822.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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
5
:
6
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin A +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.036
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +425.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Fats +25935.5%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Contains more Protein +406.3%
Contains more Carbs +1805.7%
Contains more Water +415.6%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +25935.5%
Contains more Other +416.2%
Contains more Protein +406.3%
Contains more Carbs +1805.7%
Contains more Water +415.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64695%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37287.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64695%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37287.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 0.16g 0.81g Mandarin orange
Fats 80.71g 0.31g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 717kcal 53kcal Margarine
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0g 10.58g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 3mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.06mg 0.15mg Mandarin orange
Magnesium 3mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 5mg 20mg Mandarin orange
Potassium 18mg 166mg Mandarin orange
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0mg 0.07mg Mandarin orange
Copper 0mg 0.042mg Mandarin orange
Manganese 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 3577IU 681IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 34µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.036mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.376mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.078mg Mandarin orange
Folate 1µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.06g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.065g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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.

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.