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Margarine vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Margarine and Mustard

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Mustard is higher in Selenium, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 90% more than Mustard.
  • Margarine has 71 times more Saturated Fat than Mustard. While Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, Mustard has only 0.214g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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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 -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2060%
Contains more Potassium +744.4%
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 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +2583.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2060%
Contains more Potassium +744.4%
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 +3181.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
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 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3181.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Folate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2316.5%
Contains more Protein +2237.5%
Contains more Carbs +732.9%
Contains more Water +406.8%
Contains more Other +76.4%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Fats +2316.5%
Contains more Protein +2237.5%
Contains more Carbs +732.9%
Contains more Water +406.8%
Contains more Other +76.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1681.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3039.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1681.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3039.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Mustard
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 Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 1.83g Mustard
Protein 0.16g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 80.71g 3.34g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 5.83g Mustard
Calories 717kcal 60kcal Margarine
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0g 0.92g Margarine
Fiber 0g 4g Mustard
Calcium 3mg 63mg Mustard
Iron 0.06mg 1.61mg Mustard
Magnesium 3mg 48mg Mustard
Phosphorus 5mg 108mg Mustard
Potassium 18mg 152mg Mustard
Sodium 2mg 1104mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.64mg Mustard
Copper 0mg 0.074mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 0µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 3577IU 109IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 5µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.36mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.07mg Mustard
Folate 1µg 7µg Mustard
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 1.4µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.009g Mustard
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.214g Mustard
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 2.182g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.774g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 0.358g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.975g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.