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Margarine vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Pudding?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , while Pudding is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 87% higher.
  • Pudding has 310 times less Vitamin K than Margarine. Margarine has 93µg of Vitamin K, while Pudding has 0.3µg.
  • Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +3433.3%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1640%
Contains more Potassium +733.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +3433.3%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1640%
Contains more Potassium +733.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2473.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2473.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2462.2%
Contains more Other +107.6%
Contains more Protein +1875%
Contains more Carbs +2705.7%
Contains more Water +342.7%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +2462.2%
Contains more Other +107.6%
Contains more Protein +1875%
Contains more Carbs +2705.7%
Contains more Water +342.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4646.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13401.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4646.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13401.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 18.84g Pudding
Protein 0.16g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 80.71g 3.15g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 19.64g Pudding
Calories 717kcal 120kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 11.96g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 3mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 0.06mg 0.34mg Pudding
Magnesium 3mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 5mg 87mg Pudding
Potassium 18mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 2mg 98mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.48mg Pudding
Copper 0mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 0µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 3577IU 139IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 39µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.06mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.03mg Pudding
Folate 1µg 4µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 93µg 0.3µg Margarine
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Pudding
Saturated Fat 15.189g 1.81g Pudding
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.819g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.18g 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 Pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.379g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.