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Margarine vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Margarine and Sunflower seed

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, however, Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Copper 200% more than Margarine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 -77.8%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +8650%
Contains more Magnesium +10733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13100%
Contains more Potassium +3483.3%
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +8650%
Contains more Magnesium +10733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13100%
Contains more Potassium +3483.3%
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 +7054%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +859.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14844.4%
Contains more Folate +22600%
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% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7054%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +859.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14844.4%
Contains more Folate +22600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Water +249.3%
Contains more Protein +12887.5%
Contains more Carbs +2757.1%
Contains more Other +58.6%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Water +249.3%
Contains more Protein +12887.5%
Contains more Carbs +2757.1%
Contains more Other +58.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.137
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 23.137

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 0.16g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 80.71g 51.46g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 717kcal 584kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 2.62g Margarine
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 3mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.06mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 3mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 5mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 18mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 2mg 9mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 3577IU 50IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 3µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 1µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Trans Fat 14.89g Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 15.189g 4.455g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 18.528g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 23.137g 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 Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.734g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.