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Margarine vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Margarine and Zucchini

  • Margarine is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 90% higher.
  • Margarine contains 181 times more Saturated Fat than Zucchini. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Zucchini contains 0.084g.

Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +660%
Contains more Potassium +1350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +660%
Contains more Potassium +1350%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1688.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2062.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1711.1%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +1688.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2062.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1860.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1711.1%
Contains more Folate +2300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25121.9%
Contains more Other +235.1%
Contains more Protein +656.3%
Contains more Carbs +344.3%
Contains more Water +473.8%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Fats +25121.9%
Contains more Other +235.1%
Contains more Protein +656.3%
Contains more Carbs +344.3%
Contains more Water +473.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26605.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26605.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 0.16g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 80.71g 0.32g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 3.11g Zucchini
Calories 717kcal 17kcal Margarine
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0g 2.5g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1g Zucchini
Calcium 3mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 0.06mg 0.37mg Zucchini
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 5mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 18mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 2mg 8mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 3577IU 200IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 10µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.12mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 1µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg 4.3µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 15.189g 0.084g Zucchini
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 0.011g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.091g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 0.03g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Margarine
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.