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Margarine vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are margarine and water different?

    Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Beverages, water, tap, well are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
    Water
    2
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
    Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
    Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
    ~equal in Calcium ~3mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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% 215% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
    Water
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    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

    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
    Water
    1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +1810%
    Contains more WaterWater +504.7%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Margarine Water Opinion
    Calories 717kcal 0kcal Margarine
    Protein 0.16g 0g Margarine
    Fats 80.71g 0g Margarine
    Vitamin C 0.2mg Margarine
    Net carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
    Carbs 0.7g 0g Margarine
    Magnesium 3mg 1mg Margarine
    Calcium 3mg 3mg
    Potassium 18mg 0mg Margarine
    Iron 0.06mg 0mg Margarine
    Copper 0mg 0.016mg Water
    Zinc 0mg 0.01mg Water
    Phosphorus 5mg 0mg Margarine
    Sodium 2mg 5mg Margarine
    Vitamin A 3577IU Margarine
    Vitamin A 819µg Margarine
    Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
    Vitamin B1 0.01mg Margarine
    Vitamin B2 0.037mg Margarine
    Vitamin B3 0.023mg Margarine
    Vitamin B6 0.009mg Margarine
    Vitamin B12 0.1µg Margarine
    Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
    Folate 1µg Margarine
    Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Water
    Choline 12.4mg Margarine
    Saturated Fat 15.189g Water
    Monounsaturated fat 38.877g Margarine
    Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g Margarine
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
    Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Margarine Water
    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
    51%
    Margarine
    0%
    Water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Margarine
    1%
    Water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Water
    Water is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Margarine
    Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Margarine
    Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.