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Margarine vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Mixed nuts

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, yet Mixed nuts are richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mixed nuts is 101% higher.
  • Mixed nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +4250%
Contains more Magnesium +7533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +9020%
Contains more Potassium +3411.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +3800%
Contains more Iron +4250%
Contains more Magnesium +7533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +9020%
Contains more Potassium +3411.1%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +119133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1531.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3811.1%
Contains more Folate +8200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +119133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1531.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +429.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3811.1%
Contains more Folate +8200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Water +694.2%
Contains more Protein +12425%
Contains more Carbs +2907.1%
Contains more Other +50.8%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Water +694.2%
Contains more Protein +12425%
Contains more Carbs +2907.1%
Contains more Other +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 0.16g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 80.71g 53.95g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 717kcal 607kcal Margarine
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 0g 4.15g Margarine
Fiber 0g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 3mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 0.06mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 3mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 5mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 18mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 2mg 5mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 0µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 3577IU 3IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 7.82mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 1µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 5.7µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.055g Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 15.189g 8.711g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 28.488g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 14.612g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 14.455g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.478g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.