Margarine vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Margarine and Tomato sauce
- Margarine is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, yet Tomato sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Margarine is 89% higher.
- Margarine contains 370 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Tomato sauce contains 0.041g.
Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +440% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +722.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3221.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4208.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +988.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26803.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +658.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +452.5% |
~equal in
Other
~1.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88256.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19984.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 24kcal |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 7mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 3.81g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 5.31g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 297mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.56g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 435IU |
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 1.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.113mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 9µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 0g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg | 9.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.121g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Fructose | 1.67g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.