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Russian dressing vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russian dressing and Margarine

  • Russian dressing has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 88% more.
  • Margarine is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, russian dressing 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.
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +861.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +861.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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 C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +977.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2482.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +977.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +4457.1%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Fats +208.3%
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +331.3%
Contains more Carbs +4457.1%
Contains more Water +133.2%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Contains more Fats +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.9%
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +555.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russian dressing Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 31.2g 0.7g Russian dressing
Protein 0.69g 0.16g Russian dressing
Fats 26.18g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 31.9g 0.7g Russian dressing
Calories 355kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 17.68g 0g Margarine
Fiber 0.7g 0g Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 3mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0.06mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 3mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 5mg Russian dressing
Potassium 173mg 18mg Russian dressing
Sodium 1133mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.22mg 0mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 577IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 3.32mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 6mg 0.2mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.01mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0.037mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.023mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.009mg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg 1µg Russian dressing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 53.7µg 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 0.17g 14.89g Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 15.189g Russian dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 24.302g 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
Russian dressing Margarine
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
28%
Russian dressing
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1131mg)
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.