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Margarine vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between margarine and turkey meat

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Margarine covers your daily need for vitamin K, 78% more than turkey meat.
  • Margarine has 129 times more vitamin E than turkey meat. While margarine has 9mg of vitamin E, turkey meat has only 0.07mg.
  • Turkey meat has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1227.8%
Contains more IronIron +1716.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4360%
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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12757.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +920%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +604.8%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +992.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +297.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17743.8%
Contains more WaterWater +284.5%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1368.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1046.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Turkey meat DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 2.119g 148%
Fats 80.71g 7.39g 113%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 2.647g 91%
Vitamin A 819µg 12µg 90%
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg 78%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 9.573mg 60%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.07mg 60%
Saturated fat 15.189g 2.155g 59%
Protein 0.16g 28.55g 57%
Selenium 0µg 29.8µg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1.02µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 5mg 223mg 31%
Calories 717kcal 189kcal 26%
Zinc 0mg 2.48mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.281mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 19%
Choline 12.4mg 87.4mg 14%
Iron 0.06mg 1.09mg 13%
Copper 0mg 0.093mg 10%
Potassium 18mg 239mg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 30mg 6%
Sodium 2mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Manganese 0.014mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.7g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 0.06g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.034g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.