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 K, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet tomato sauce is richer in copper, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for margarine is 76% higher.
- Margarine contains 33 times more vitamin K than tomato sauce. Margarine contains 93µg of vitamin K, while tomato sauce contains 2.8µg.
- Tomato sauce contains less saturated fat.
- Margarine has a lower glycemic index than tomato sauce.
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 | +3622.7% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.121g | 161% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 0.3g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 0.044g | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 22µg | 89% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 2.8µg | 75% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 0.041g | 69% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 1.44mg | 50% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 24kcal | 35% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.115mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.96mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 297mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.098mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.991mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 5.31g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 9.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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% |
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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% |
