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Margarine vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and White chocolate

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet White chocolate is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 90% higher.
  • Margarine contains 10 times more Vitamin K than White chocolate. Margarine contains 93µg of Vitamin K, while White chocolate contains 9.1µg.
  • Margarine contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1488.9%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3420%
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% 215% 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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11823.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +922%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +662.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.9%
~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +151.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1170.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3568.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8362.9%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2299%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine White chocolate Opinion
Calories 717kcal 539kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 80.71g 32.09g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 0.7g 59.04g White chocolate
Carbs 0.7g 59.24g White chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Margarine
Magnesium 3mg 12mg White chocolate
Calcium 3mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 18mg 286mg White chocolate
Iron 0.06mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Sugar 0g 59g Margarine
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Copper 0mg 0.06mg White chocolate
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 5mg 176mg White chocolate
Sodium 2mg 90mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 30IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 9µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.96mg Margarine
Manganese 0.008mg White chocolate
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 93µg 9.1µg Margarine
Folate 1µg 7µg White chocolate
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g White chocolate
Choline 12.4mg 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 15.189g 19.412g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 9.097g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 1.013g Margarine
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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is better in case of low diet
Margarine White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.223g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.