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Margarine vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between margarine and pot roast

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E; however, pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than margarine.
  • Pot roast contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1183.3%
Contains more IronIron +3933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3380%
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% 10% 3% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +362.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2030%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +788.7%

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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +321%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-19200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17987.5%
Contains more WaterWater +214.2%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3332.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pot roast DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.708g 157%
Fats 80.71g 19.17g 95%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 2.13µg 85%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 8.175g 77%
Vitamin K 93µg 1.8µg 76%
Zinc 0mg 6.66mg 61%
Protein 0.16g 28.94g 58%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.51mg 57%
Selenium 0µg 27µg 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Saturated fat 15.189g 7.548g 35%
Iron 0.06mg 2.42mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 4.105mg 26%
Phosphorus 5mg 174mg 24%
Calories 717kcal 297kcal 21%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.283mg 21%
Choline 12.4mg 110.2mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 11%
Copper 0mg 0.099mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.171mg 10%
Potassium 18mg 231mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.059mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 19mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 47mg 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 3mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.7g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0%
Leucine 2.302mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0%
Valine 1.436mg 0%
Histidine 0.924mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Pot roast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.641g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.