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Margarine vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between margarine and bran raw

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E; however, bran raw is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Bran raw covers your daily phosphorus needs 104% more than margarine.
  • Bran raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran raw is 56, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Oat bran, raw.

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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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3044.4%
Contains more IronIron +8916.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14580%
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% 273% 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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +791.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2806.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3960.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1048.1%
Contains more WaterWater +152.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10712.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9360%
Contains more OtherOther +51.8%

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1536.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +778.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 245%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 2.766g 144%
Fats 80.71g 7.03g 113%
Phosphorus 5mg 734mg 104%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1.17mg 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 2.376g 91%
Selenium 0µg 45.2µg 82%
Vitamin K 93µg 3.2µg 75%
Iron 0.06mg 5.41mg 67%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.328g 63%
Fiber 0g 15.4g 62%
Magnesium 3mg 235mg 55%
Vitamin E 9mg 1.01mg 53%
Copper 0mg 0.403mg 45%
Protein 0.16g 17.3g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 30%
Zinc 0mg 3.11mg 28%
Calories 717kcal 246kcal 24%
Carbs 0.7g 66.22g 22%
Potassium 18mg 566mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.22mg 14%
Folate 1µg 52µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.165mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.934mg 6%
Calcium 3mg 58mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 32.2mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.45g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.