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Margarine vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between margarine and shallot

  • Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet shallot is richer in vitamin B6, iron, fiber, copper, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 77% higher.
  • Margarine contains 894 times more vitamin A than shallot. Margarine contains 3577IU of vitamin A, while shallot contains 4IU.
  • Shallot contains less saturated fat.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than shallot.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Shallots, raw.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1755.6%
Contains more IronIron +1900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
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%
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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11525%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~11.3mg

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +80610%
Contains more OtherOther +138.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1462.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2300%
Contains more WaterWater +383.1%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277592.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62212.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Shallot DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.039g 162%
Fats 80.71g 0.1g 124%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.014g 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 0.8µg 77%
Saturated fat 15.189g 0.017g 69%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.04mg 60%
Calories 717kcal 72kcal 32%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.345mg 26%
Iron 0.06mg 1.2mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.292mg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.088mg 10%
Potassium 18mg 334mg 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 8mg 9%
Folate 1µg 34µg 8%
Phosphorus 5mg 60mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 6%
Carbs 0.7g 16.8g 5%
Protein 0.16g 2.5g 5%
Zinc 0mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.06mg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 3mg 37mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.87g N/A
Sodium 2mg 12mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Choline 12.4mg 11.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.