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Margarine vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between margarine and turmeric

  • Margarine has more vitamin A and vitamin K; however, turmeric is richer in iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily iron needs 687% more than margarine.
  • Turmeric contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6833.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11455.6%
Contains more IronIron +91566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5880%
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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +594%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1088.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +296.8%
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +2383.4%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9491.4%
Contains more OtherOther +270.7%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8558.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3114.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 0.06mg 55mg 687%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.756g 157%
Copper 0mg 1.3mg 144%
Fats 80.71g 3.25g 119%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 0.449g 96%
Vitamin A 819µg 0µg 91%
Fiber 0g 22.7g 91%
Vitamin K 93µg 13.4µg 66%
Saturated fat 15.189g 1.838g 61%
Potassium 18mg 2080mg 61%
Magnesium 3mg 208mg 49%
Phosphorus 5mg 299mg 42%
Zinc 0mg 4.5mg 41%
Vitamin E 9mg 4.43mg 30%
Carbs 0.7g 67.14g 22%
Calories 717kcal 312kcal 20%
Protein 0.16g 9.68g 19%
Calcium 3mg 168mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 11%
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.35mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.107mg 8%
Choline 12.4mg 49.2mg 7%
Folate 1µg 20µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.058mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Sodium 2mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 0.7g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 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 Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.351g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.