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Margarine vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and roe

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin A, yet roe is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 477% higher.
  • Margarine contains 12 times more vitamin A than roe. Margarine contains 3577IU of vitamin A, while roe contains 303IU.
  • Roe contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than roe.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1472.2%
Contains more IronIron +1183.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10200%
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%
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9430.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11440%
Contains more FolateFolate +9100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +880.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17787.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.3%
Contains more WaterWater +254.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%

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
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1726.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +613.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Roe
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 11.54µg 477%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.404g 139%
Fats 80.71g 8.23g 112%
Selenium 0µg 51.7µg 94%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 2.129g 92%
Vitamin A 819µg 91µg 81%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Phosphorus 5mg 515mg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.949mg 70%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.866g 61%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Protein 0.16g 28.62g 57%
Calories 717kcal 204kcal 26%
Folate 1µg 92µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.277mg 22%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 16.4mg 18%
Copper 0mg 0.128mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 2.192mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.185mg 14%
Zinc 0mg 1.28mg 12%
Iron 0.06mg 0.77mg 9%
Potassium 18mg 283mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 117mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 26mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 28mg 3%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 1.92g N/A
Carbs 0.7g 1.92g 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.105g 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 Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.323g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $99.5)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.