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Margarine vs. Thousand island — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Thousand island

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K, yet Thousand island is richer in Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Thousand island is 120% higher.
  • Margarine contains 59 times more Vitamin A than Thousand island. Margarine contains 819µg of Vitamin A, while Thousand island contains 14µg.
  • Thousand island contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, regular.

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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 5.7% 5.1% 9.4% 44% 0% 7.1% 12% 125% 5.2% 8.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +494.4%
Contains more IronIron +1866.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Copper ~0mg

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% 215% 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% 13% 80% 0% 361% 13% 7.8% 0% 0% 0% 173% 0% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1579.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1717.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

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
35% 15% 47% 3%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 35.06 g
Carbs: 14.64 g
Water: 46.51 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +130.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1991.4%
Contains more WaterWater +181.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

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
16% 25% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 18.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +393.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Thousand island Opinion
Calories 717kcal 379kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 1.09g Thousand island
Fats 80.71g 35.06g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Net carbs 0.7g 13.84g Thousand island
Carbs 0.7g 14.64g Thousand island
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Margarine
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Thousand island
Calcium 3mg 17mg Thousand island
Potassium 18mg 107mg Thousand island
Iron 0.06mg 1.18mg Thousand island
Sugar 0g 15.18g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.8g Thousand island
Zinc 0mg 0.26mg Thousand island
Phosphorus 5mg 27mg Thousand island
Sodium 2mg 962mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 213IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 14µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 4mg Margarine
Manganese 0.04mg Thousand island
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Thousand island
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1.445mg Thousand island
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.058mg Thousand island
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.418mg Thousand island
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 69.1µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 0µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Thousand island
Choline 12.4mg 4.6mg Margarine
Saturated Fat 15.189g 5.092g Thousand island
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 7.881g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 18.22g Margarine
Fructose 4g Thousand island
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 Thousand island
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
51%
Margarine
50%
Thousand island
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
22%
Thousand island

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Thousand island
Thousand island is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thousand island
Thousand island is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 960mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Thousand island - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171402/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.