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Margarine vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between margarine and truffle

  • Margarine is higher in vitamin A, yet truffle is higher in fiber, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and magnesium.
  • Truffle covers your daily fiber needs 280% more than margarine.
  • The glycemic index of margarine is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Fungi, Cloud ears, 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.
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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4088.9%
Contains more IronIron +9700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3580%
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.
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% 273% 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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1144.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +10956.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5681.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10330%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 162%
Fats 80.71g 0.73g 123%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 97%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Manganese 1.951mg 85%
Selenium 0µg 43.4µg 79%
Vitamin K 93µg 78%
Iron 0.06mg 5.88mg 73%
Saturated fat 15.189g 69%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.844mg 62%
Vitamin E 9mg 60%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 6.267mg 39%
Phosphorus 5mg 184mg 26%
Carbs 0.7g 73.01g 24%
Calories 717kcal 284kcal 22%
Potassium 18mg 754mg 22%
Copper 0mg 0.183mg 20%
Magnesium 3mg 83mg 19%
Protein 0.16g 9.25g 18%
Calcium 3mg 159mg 16%
Zinc 0mg 1.32mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Folate 1µg 38µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.112mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Choline 12.4mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 2.91g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Truffle
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
55%
Margarine
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.