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Margarine vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Sherbet

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Sherbet is richer in Fiber, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 90% higher.
  • Sherbet contains less Saturated Fat.

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 Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +7676.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +89900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
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 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7676.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +89900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3935.5%
Contains more Other +377.5%
Contains more Protein +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +4242.9%
Contains more Water +300.1%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +3935.5%
Contains more Other +377.5%
Contains more Protein +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +4242.9%
Contains more Water +300.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7235.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30277.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7235.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30277.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Margarine Sherbet
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 29.1g Sherbet
Protein 0.16g 1.1g Sherbet
Fats 80.71g 2g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 30.4g Sherbet
Calories 717kcal 144kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 24.32g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 3mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 0.06mg 0.14mg Sherbet
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 5mg 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 18mg 96mg Sherbet
Sodium 2mg 46mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0mg 0.028mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.011mg Sherbet
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 3577IU 46IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 12µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.063mg Sherbet
Vitamin B5 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.023mg Sherbet
Folate 1µg 4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Sherbet
Saturated Fat 15.189g 1.16g Sherbet
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.53g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.08g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Sherbet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.