Margarine vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between margarine and oranges?
- Margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet oranges are higher in vitamin C, fiber, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 78% more.
- Margarine has 1013 times more saturated fat than oranges. While margarine has 15.189g of saturated fat, oranges have only 0.015g.
- The glycemic index of margarine is lower.
We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +905.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +770% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +67158.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +487.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1578.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +425.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168930.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97108% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.025g | 162% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 0.12g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 0.023g | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 11µg | 90% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 0µg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 0.015g | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 53.2mg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.18mg | 59% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 47kcal | 34% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Folate | 1µg | 30µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.087mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 181mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 11.75g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.282mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 8.4mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Orange is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.