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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 K, vitamin A, 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 K is 77% higher.
  • Pudding has 150 times less vitamin E than margarine. Margarine has 9mg of vitamin E, while pudding has 0.06mg.
  • Pudding is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pudding has a higher glycemic index (47) than margarine (0).

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.
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% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1640%
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% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Choline ~11.3mg

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
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 FatsFats +2462.2%
Contains more OtherOther +107.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1875%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2705.7%
Contains more WaterWater +342.7%

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
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4646.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13401.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pudding DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.18g 161%
Fats 80.71g 3.15g 119%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.819g 95%
Vitamin A 819µg 39µg 87%
Vitamin K 93µg 0.3µg 77%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.81g 61%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.06mg 60%
Calories 717kcal 120kcal 30%
Phosphorus 5mg 87mg 12%
Copper 0mg 0.111mg 12%
Calcium 3mg 106mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.157mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.31µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 7%
Selenium 0µg 3.7µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Carbs 0.7g 19.64g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Protein 0.16g 3.16g 6%
Manganese 0.097mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 20mg 4%
Zinc 0mg 0.48mg 4%
Iron 0.06mg 0.34mg 4%
Potassium 18mg 150mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 98mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.133mg 1%
Folate 1µg 4µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 0g 11.96g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Choline 12.4mg 11.3mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Pudding
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
12%
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. 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.