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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, 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 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.
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 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +861.1%
Contains more IronIron +900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
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% 215% 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 20% 35% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +977.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~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
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 FatsFats +208.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +331.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4457.1%
Contains more WaterWater +133.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

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
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 717kcal 355kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 80.71g 26.18g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 6mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 0.7g 31.2g Russian dressing
Carbs 0.7g 31.9g Russian dressing
Magnesium 3mg 10mg Russian dressing
Calcium 3mg 13mg Russian dressing
Potassium 18mg 173mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Sugar 0g 17.68g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.7g Russian dressing
Copper 0mg 0.058mg Russian dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 20mg Russian dressing
Sodium 2mg 1133mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 577IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 29µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 3.32mg Margarine
Manganese 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 53.7µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 5µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.17g Russian dressing
Choline 12.4mg 4.6mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 2.39g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 5.928g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 14.83g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Margarine Russian dressing
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
51%
Margarine
26%
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.