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Margarine vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Pork Meat different?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, while Pork Meat is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A 91% more than Pork Meat.
  • Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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.
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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2238.9%
Contains more IronIron +1816.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5240%
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.
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% 215% 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% 0% 1.6% 6% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +945.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32213%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +470%
Contains more CholineCholine +616.9%

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +2199.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +119.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16256.3%
Contains more WaterWater +320.4%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2814.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4702.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pork Meat Opinion
Calories 717kcal 143kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 26.17g Pork Meat
Fats 80.71g 3.51g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Net carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU Pork Meat
Magnesium 3mg 29mg Pork Meat
Calcium 3mg 6mg Pork Meat
Potassium 18mg 421mg Pork Meat
Iron 0.06mg 1.15mg Pork Meat
Copper 0mg 0.111mg Pork Meat
Zinc 0mg 2.42mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 5mg 267mg Pork Meat
Sodium 2mg 57mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 0IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.08mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg Pork Meat
Selenium 0µg 38.2µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.95mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.387mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 7.432mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.739mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.57µg Pork Meat
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.033g Pork Meat
Choline 12.4mg 88.9mg Pork Meat
Saturated Fat 15.189g 1.198g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 1.334g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.506g Margarine
Tryptophan 0.275mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 0.411g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Pork Meat
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
51%
Margarine
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.991g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.