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Marmalade vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marmalade and margarine

  • Marmalade has more copper and vitamin C; however, margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Margarine covers your daily vitamin K needs 78% more than marmalade.
  • Marmalade has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marmalade is 43, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Marmalade, orange and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 11% 3.3% 5.6% 30% 1.1% 1.7% 7.3% 2.6% 3.3%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.6%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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 16% 1% 1.2% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 0.98% 0.9% 4.4% 0% 0% 6.8% 1.6%
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% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +313.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9371.4%
Contains more WaterWater +101%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +855%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marmalade Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 24.302g 162%
Fats 0g 80.71g 124%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 38.877g 97%
Vitamin A 3µg 819µg 91%
Vitamin K 0µg 93µg 78%
Saturated fat 0g 15.189g 69%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 9mg 60%
Calories 246kcal 717kcal 24%
Carbs 66.3g 0.7g 22%
Copper 0.09mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 38mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Folate 9µg 1µg 2%
Sodium 56mg 2mg 2%
Choline 3mg 12.4mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.037mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.009mg 1%
Iron 0.15mg 0.06mg 1%
Potassium 37mg 18mg 1%
Protein 0.3g 0.16g 0%
Net carbs 65.6g 0.7g N/A
Magnesium 2mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 60g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg 0%
Phosphorus 4mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.052mg 0.023mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.007mg 0%
Lysine 0.015mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marmalade Margarine
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
3%
Marmalade
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marmalade
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Marmalade
Marmalade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 60g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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 - $1.7)
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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/nutrients
  2. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.