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Margarine vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Margarine and Maple sugar?

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Maple sugar is higher in Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Maple sugar is lower.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Sugars, maple types 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.
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
8
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +1422.2%
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%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +1422.2%
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
9
:
2
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.009
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%
Maple sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.009

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
4
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +40255%
Contains more Water +106.5%
Contains more Other +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +12885.7%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +40255%
Contains more Water +106.5%
Contains more Other +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +12885.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
2
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60645.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24202%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60645.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24202%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 0.16g 0.1g Margarine
Fats 80.71g 0.2g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 717kcal 354kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 84.87g Margarine
Calcium 3mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.06mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 3mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 5mg 3mg Margarine
Potassium 18mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 2mg 11mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 3577IU 0IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.009mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.013mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.003mg Margarine
Folate 1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.036g Maple sugar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.064g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.1g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.153g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.