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Margarine vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are margarine and potato chips different?

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K, while potato chips are higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than potato chips.
  • Margarine contains 4 times more vitamin K than potato chips. Margarine contains 93µg of vitamin K, while potato chips contain 22.1µg.
  • Potato chips are lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index (56) than margarine (0).

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6983.3%
Contains more IronIron +2616.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3200%
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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1570%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16539.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4400%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~9.11mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more WaterWater +769.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7457.1%
Contains more OtherOther +88.5%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +295.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Potato chips DV% diff.
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 12.17g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 9.84g 73%
Fats 80.71g 34.6g 71%
Vitamin K 93µg 22.1µg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.66mg 50%
Potassium 18mg 1275mg 37%
Copper 0mg 0.306mg 34%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 31.1mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 3.827mg 24%
Phosphorus 5mg 165mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Iron 0.06mg 1.63mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Saturated fat 15.189g 10.96g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Carbs 0.7g 52.9g 17%
Magnesium 3mg 67mg 15%
Selenium 0µg 8.1µg 15%
Protein 0.16g 7g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.167mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.197mg 12%
Folate 1µg 45µg 11%
Zinc 0mg 1.09mg 10%
Calories 717kcal 536kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Choline 12.4mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 3mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin E 9mg 9.11mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 2mg 8mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 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 Potato chips
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
55%
Margarine
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.229g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.