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Margarine vs. Safflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Safflower oil different?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Safflower oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Safflower oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 167% more than Margarine.
  • Safflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce) types were used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1209.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.9%
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 0% 682% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1209.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +23.9%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.5%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
8% 79% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.541 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 75.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.82 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Safflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0g Margarine
Fats 80.71g 100g Safflower oil
Carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
Calories 717kcal 884kcal Safflower oil
Calcium 3mg 0mg Margarine
Iron 0.06mg 0mg Margarine
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Margarine
Phosphorus 5mg 0mg Margarine
Potassium 18mg 0mg Margarine
Sodium 2mg 0mg Safflower oil
Vitamin A 3577IU 0IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 34.1mg Safflower oil
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Margarine
Folate 1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 7.1µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.096g Safflower oil
Saturated Fat 15.189g 7.541g Safflower oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 75.221g Safflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 12.82g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 12.724g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.096g Safflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Safflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
58%
Safflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
0%
Safflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Safflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171027/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.