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Margarine vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Whey

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, while Whey has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 91% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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%
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +794.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +820%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~0.06mg

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%
Whey
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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 0.33% 0.72% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29708.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +327%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +29%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~1µg

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
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +22319.4%
Contains more OtherOther +260.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +431.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +634.3%
Contains more WaterWater +463.7%

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
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38777%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220827.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Whey Opinion
Calories 717kcal 27kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 0.85g Whey
Fats 80.71g 0.36g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Margarine
Net carbs 0.7g 5.14g Whey
Carbs 0.7g 5.14g Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Margarine
Magnesium 3mg 8mg Whey
Calcium 3mg 47mg Whey
Potassium 18mg 161mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.06mg
Sugar 0g 5.14g Margarine
Copper 0mg 0.004mg Whey
Zinc 0mg 0.13mg Whey
Phosphorus 5mg 46mg Whey
Sodium 2mg 54mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 12IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 3µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0mg Margarine
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.031mg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 93µg 0µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 1µg
Trans Fat 14.89g Whey
Choline 12.4mg 16mg Whey
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.1g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.011g Margarine
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine Whey
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
51%
Margarine
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.959g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.