Margarine vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between margarine and flax seeds?
- Margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet flax seeds are higher in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 136% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in flax seeds is lower.
We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Seeds, flaxseed types 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 less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4416.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12740% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2803.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2062.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +335.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13291.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5155.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +534.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11331.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4025.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +416.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0mg | 1.22mg | 136% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1.644mg | 136% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g | 109% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 108% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 392mg | 93% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 0µg | 91% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 642mg | 91% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 7.527g | 78% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 4.3µg | 74% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 5.73mg | 71% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 42.16g | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.31mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 3.663g | 52% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 25.4µg | 46% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 4.34mg | 39% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 18.29g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.473mg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 28.73g | 30% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 255mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 813mg | 23% |
| Folate | 1µg | 87µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 3.08mg | 19% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 78.7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 534kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 28.88g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.526g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)