Margarine vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between margarine and vegetable
- Margarine has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin E, while vegetable has more fiber, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 76% higher.
- Vegetable contains 490 times less Saturated Fat than margarine. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while vegetable contains 0.031g.
- The amount of saturated Fat in vegetable is lower.
- Margarine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of margarine is 0, while the glycemic index of vegetable is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | -94.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +838.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +920% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +2268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +295.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +722.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +94.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +53706.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1687.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1770% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +403.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +388670% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33652.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
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 | 65kcal |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 2.86g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 8.69g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 13.09g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.82mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 3.12g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 4.4g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 4277IU |
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 214µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.379mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.851mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 23.5µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 0g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg | 24.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 0.031g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.029mg |
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| Threonine | 0.115mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.17mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg |
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| Valine | 0.149mg |
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| Histidine | 0.073mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.158g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)