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Sherbet vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sherbet and margarine

  • Sherbet is richer in fiber, calcium, and phosphorus, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for margarine is 78% higher.
  • Margarine contains less sugar.
  • Margarine has a lower glycemic index than sherbet.

Food types used in this article are Sherbet, 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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
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 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6725%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +61%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 +587.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4242.9%
Contains more WaterWater +300.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3935.5%
Contains more OtherOther +377.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7235.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30277.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 24.302g 161%
Fats 2g 80.71g 121%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 38.877g 96%
Vitamin A 12µg 819µg 90%
Vitamin K 0µg 93µg 78%
Saturated fat 1.16g 15.189g 64%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 9mg 60%
Calories 144kcal 717kcal 29%
Carbs 30.4g 0.7g 10%
Calcium 54mg 3mg 5%
Phosphorus 40mg 5mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.037mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 0mg 4%
Selenium 1.5µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 46mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.2mg 2%
Protein 1.1g 0.16g 2%
Potassium 96mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.1µg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.06mg 1%
Choline 7.7mg 12.4mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.01mg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 0.7g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.023mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.029g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.