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Margarine vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between margarine and soy sauce

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E; however, soy sauce is richer in phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Soy sauce covers your daily sodium needs 239% more than margarine.
  • Soy sauce contains less saturated fat.
  • Soy sauce has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2316.7%
Contains more IronIron +2316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3220%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9447.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1544.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +14059.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4987.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +604.3%
Contains more WaterWater +330.7%
Contains more OtherOther +696.3%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44078.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9140.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 2mg 5493mg 239%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.263g 160%
Fats 80.71g 0.57g 123%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.088g 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg 78%
Saturated fat 15.189g 0.073g 69%
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg 60%
Manganese 1.018mg 44%
Calories 717kcal 53kcal 33%
Phosphorus 5mg 166mg 23%
Magnesium 3mg 74mg 17%
Iron 0.06mg 1.45mg 17%
Protein 0.16g 8.14g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 2.196mg 14%
Potassium 18mg 435mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.148mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.165mg 10%
Zinc 0mg 0.87mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.043mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Folate 1µg 14µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Calcium 3mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.033mg 2%
Carbs 0.7g 4.93g 1%
Choline 12.4mg 18.3mg 1%
Selenium 0µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 4.13g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 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 Soy sauce
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
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.116g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 5491mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.