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Margarine vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Margarine and Russian dressing

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Russian dressing has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 88% more.
  • Margarine has 6 times more Saturated Fat than Russian dressing. Margarine has 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Russian dressing has 2.39g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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 -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +861.1%
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 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +861.1%
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 +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +977.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +977.8%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +208.3%
Contains more Protein +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +4457.1%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Other +41.4%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +208.3%
Contains more Protein +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +4457.1%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Other +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Russian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 0.16g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 80.71g 26.18g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 717kcal 355kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 17.68g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.7g Russian dressing
Calcium 3mg 13mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 20mg Russian dressing
Potassium 18mg 173mg Russian dressing
Sodium 2mg 1133mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 3577IU 577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 29µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 3.32mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.046mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.097mg Russian dressing
Folate 1µg 5µg Russian dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 53.7µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.17g Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 15.189g 2.39g Russian dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 5.928g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 14.83g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Margarine Russian dressing
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
28%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.