Margarine vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between margarine and sherbet
- Margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet sherbet is richer in fiber, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 78% higher.
- Margarine contains 900 times more vitamin E than sherbet. Margarine contains 9mg of vitamin E, while sherbet contains 0.01mg.
- Sherbet contains less saturated fat.
- Margarine has a lower glycemic index than sherbet.
Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Sherbet, orange.
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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 | -95.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| 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 | +6725% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3935.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +377.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +587.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4242.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +300.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7235.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30277.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.08g | 161% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 2g | 121% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 0.53g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 12µg | 90% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 0µg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 1.16g | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.01mg | 60% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 144kcal | 29% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 30.4g | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.224mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 96mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.13µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 7.7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 29.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 24.32g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | N/A | |
| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)