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Margarine vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Margarine and Nutmeg

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Nutmeg has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for Copper is 114% more.
  • Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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 -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +6033.3%
Contains more Iron +4966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +6000%
Contains more Phosphorus +4160%
Contains more Potassium +1844.4%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +6033.3%
Contains more Iron +4966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +6000%
Contains more Phosphorus +4160%
Contains more Potassium +1844.4%
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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Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin A +3406.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5547.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1677.8%
Contains more Folate +7500%
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% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3406.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5547.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1677.8%
Contains more Folate +7500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Protein +3550%
Contains more Carbs +6941.4%
Contains more Other +22%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Protein +3550%
Contains more Carbs +6941.4%
Contains more Other +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6843.4%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1107.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6843.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 0.16g 5.84g Nutmeg
Fats 80.71g 36.31g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 717kcal 525kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 2.99g Margarine
Fiber 0g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 3mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 0.06mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 3mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 5mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 18mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 2mg 16mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 3577IU 102IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 5µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.057mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.299mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 1µg 76µg Nutmeg
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Nutmeg
Saturated Fat 15.189g 25.94g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 3.22g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.35g 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 Nutmeg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.