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Margarine vs. Poppy seed dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Poppy seed dressing

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Poppy seed dressing has more Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 85% higher.
  • Poppy seed dressing contains 4 times less Vitamin E than Margarine. Margarine contains 9mg of Vitamin E , while Poppy seed dressing contains 2.36mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Poppy seed dressing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, poppyseed, creamy.

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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 6.4% 18% 5.4% 9.4% 12% 6.8% 21% 122% 17% 6.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238.9%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +880%
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% 215% 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 1% 11% 47% 3% 6% 13% 0.88% 6.5% 5.1% 11% 126% 2.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1887.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +85.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.09µg

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
33% 24% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 33.33 g
Carbs: 23.73 g
Water: 38.85 g
Other: 3.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +475%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3290%
Contains more WaterWater +135.2%
Contains more OtherOther +66%

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
19% 26% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.207 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +373.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Poppy seed dressing Opinion
Calories 717kcal 399kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.92g Poppy seed dressing
Fats 80.71g 33.33g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Poppy seed dressing
Net carbs 0.7g 23.43g Poppy seed dressing
Carbs 0.7g 23.73g Poppy seed dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 15mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Poppy seed dressing
Magnesium 3mg 9mg Poppy seed dressing
Calcium 3mg 59mg Poppy seed dressing
Potassium 18mg 61mg Poppy seed dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.25mg Poppy seed dressing
Sugar 0g 23.39g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.3g Poppy seed dressing
Copper 0mg 0.035mg Poppy seed dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg Poppy seed dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 49mg Poppy seed dressing
Sodium 2mg 933mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 180IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 51µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 2.36mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Poppy seed dressing
Manganese 0.131mg Poppy seed dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.2µg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.024mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.058mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.047mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B5 0.108mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.022mg Poppy seed dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.09µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 50.2µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 3µg Poppy seed dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.144g Poppy seed dressing
Choline 12.4mg 6mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 6.061g Poppy seed dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 8.207g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 17.326g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Margarine Poppy seed dressing
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
18%
Poppy seed dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
22%
Poppy seed dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
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. Poppy seed dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171044/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.