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Margarine vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Muffin

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Muffin has more Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 89% higher.
  • Muffin contains 6 times less Vitamin E than Margarine. Margarine contains 9mg of Vitamin E , while Muffin contains 1.63mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Muffin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +2066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2820%
Contains more Potassium +572.2%
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +1366.7%
Contains more Iron +2066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2820%
Contains more Potassium +572.2%
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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6065.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin E +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6065.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +402.2%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Protein +2706.3%
Contains more Carbs +7471.4%
Contains more Water +51.1%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Fats +402.2%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Protein +2706.3%
Contains more Carbs +7471.4%
Contains more Water +51.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +706.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +706.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 0.16g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 80.71g 16.07g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 53g Muffin
Calories 717kcal 375kcal Margarine
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 3mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 0.06mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Muffin
Phosphorus 5mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 18mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 2mg 336mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 0µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 3577IU 73IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 21µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 1.63mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 1µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 93µg 39.2µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 15.189g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 4.822g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 8.103g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 6.911g Margarine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

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Margarine Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.