Mayonnaise vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Mayonnaise and Butter
- Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Butter covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 194% more than Mayonnaise.
- Butter has 58 times less Sodium than Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise has 635mg of Sodium, while Butter has 11mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Butter, 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.
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Contains more IronIron | +950% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +130% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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 E Vitamin E | +41.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2228.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +81.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3744.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
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Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +850% |
Contains more WaterWater | +20.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +4825% |
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Fats
~81.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1384.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 680kcal | 717kcal | |
Protein | 0.96g | 0.85g | |
Fats | 74.85g | 81.11g | |
Net carbs | 0.57g | 0.06g | |
Carbs | 0.57g | 0.06g | |
Cholesterol | 42mg | 215mg | |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | |
Magnesium | 1mg | 2mg | |
Calcium | 8mg | 24mg | |
Potassium | 20mg | 24mg | |
Iron | 0.21mg | 0.02mg | |
Sugar | 0.57g | 0.06g | |
Copper | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | |
Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | |
Phosphorus | 21mg | 24mg | |
Sodium | 635mg | 11mg | |
Vitamin A | 65IU | 2499IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 684µg | |
Vitamin E | 3.28mg | 2.32mg | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | |
Manganese | 0.007mg | 0.004mg | |
Selenium | 2.3µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.034mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.042mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.11mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.008mg | 0.003mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.17µg | |
Vitamin K | 163µg | 7µg | |
Folate | 5µg | 3µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.187g | ||
Choline | 34.2mg | 18.8mg | |
Saturated Fat | 11.703g | 50.489g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 16.843g | 23.43g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 44.69g | 3.01g | |
Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.012mg | |
Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.038mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.051mg | |
Leucine | 0.095mg | 0.083mg | |
Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.067mg | |
Methionine | 0.035mg | 0.021mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.057mg | 0.041mg | |
Valine | 0.074mg | 0.057mg | |
Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.023mg | |
Fructose | 0.05g | ||
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | 0.315g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | 2.166g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
41%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mayonnaise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 38.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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