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Margarine vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Tilsit cheese different?

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Tilsit cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Margarine.
  • Margarine contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Tilsit cheese. Margarine contains 819µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tilsit cheese contains 249µg.
  • Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Cheese, tilsit types were used in this article.

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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.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +23233.3%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +9900%
Contains more Potassium +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tilsit cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Calcium +23233.3%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +9900%
Contains more Potassium +261.1%
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.
Margarine
Margarine
5
:
7
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.2%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Margarine
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%
Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +622.2%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Fats +210.7%
Contains more Protein +15156.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Water +159.4%
Contains more Other +155%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Tilsit cheese
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Fats +210.7%
Contains more Protein +15156.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Water +159.4%
Contains more Other +155%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
3
:
0
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3270.6%
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Tilsit cheese
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3270.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 0.16g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 80.71g 25.98g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Calories 717kcal 340kcal Margarine
Calcium 3mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.06mg 0.23mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Tilsit cheese
Phosphorus 5mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 18mg 65mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 2mg 753mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 3577IU 1045IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 249µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.065mg Tilsit cheese
Folate 1µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 102mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Tilsit cheese
Saturated Fat 15.189g 16.775g Margarine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 7.136g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.721g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Tilsit cheese
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.