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Margarine vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Pasta

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A, while Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 90% higher.
  • Pasta contains 101 times less Saturated Fat than Margarine. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Pasta contains 0.15g.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +1800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1160%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 215% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Pasta
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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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17785%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1990%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4213%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +7586.7%
Contains more OtherOther +516.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3461.4%
Contains more WaterWater +315%

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31252.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5564.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pasta Opinion
Calories 717kcal 131kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 80.71g 1.05g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Net carbs 0.7g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 0.7g 24.93g Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Margarine
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Pasta
Calcium 3mg 6mg Pasta
Potassium 18mg 24mg Pasta
Iron 0.06mg 1.14mg Pasta
Copper 0mg 0.093mg Pasta
Zinc 0mg 0.56mg Pasta
Phosphorus 5mg 63mg Pasta
Sodium 2mg 6mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 20IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 6µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Manganese 0.224mg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.034mg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 64µg Pasta
Trans Fat 14.89g Pasta
Choline 12.4mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.124g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.429g Margarine
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
51%
Margarine
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.