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Spread vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spread and Egg

  • Spread has less Copper, Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 208% more.
  • Spread has 8 times more Sodium than Egg. Spread has 1013mg of Sodium, while Egg has 124mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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.
Spread
0
:
9
Egg
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +1438.5%
Contains more Selenium +217.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Equal in Manganese - 0.026
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +1438.5%
Contains more Selenium +217.5%
Equal in Zinc - 1.05
Equal in Manganese - 0.026

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.
Spread
5
:
6
Egg
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2603.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.1%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.121
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2603.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +497.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.1%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.121
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
3
:
2
Egg
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +966.1%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Water +23.8%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Carbs +966.1%
Contains more Other +159.8%
Contains more Protein +64.2%
Contains more Water +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
:
1
Egg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Egg Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 1.12g Spread
Protein 7.66g 12.58g Egg
Fats 17.34g 10.61g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 1.12g Spread
Calories 235kcal 155kcal Spread
Sugar 0g 1.12g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 0g Spread
Calcium 12mg 50mg Egg
Iron 0.79mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Egg
Phosphorus 59mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 110mg 126mg Egg
Sodium 1013mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 1.02mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.13mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.026mg
Selenium 9.7µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 87IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.74mg 1.03mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0.6µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.066mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.064mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 2µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.11µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.334mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.6mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.663mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.196mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.356mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.279mg 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 38mg 373mg Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 4.077g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 1.414g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
30%
Spread
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 335mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 889mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.