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Margarine vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Scallion different?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E , while Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Scallion covers your daily need of Vitamin K 95% more than Margarine.
  • Margarine contains 475 times more Saturated Fat than Scallion. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Scallion contains 0.032g.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types were used in this article.

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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 +2300%
Contains more Iron +2366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains more Potassium +1433.3%
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +2300%
Contains more Iron +2366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains more Potassium +1433.3%
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 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.8%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.6%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.8%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42378.9%
Contains more Other +135.8%
Contains more Protein +1043.8%
Contains more Carbs +948.6%
Contains more Water +443.8%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Fats +42378.9%
Contains more Other +135.8%
Contains more Protein +1043.8%
Contains more Carbs +948.6%
Contains more Water +443.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143888.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32740.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +143888.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32740.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Scallion
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 Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 0.16g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 80.71g 0.19g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 717kcal 32kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 2.33g Margarine
Fiber 0g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 3mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.06mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 3mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 5mg 37mg Scallion
Potassium 18mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 2mg 16mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0mg 0.083mg Scallion
Manganese 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 3577IU 997IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 50µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.55mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 1µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Scallion
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.032g Scallion
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.027g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.074g 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 Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.