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Spread vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between spread and garlic powder

  • Spread has more vitamin K, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, garlic powder is higher in phosphorus, fiber, and potassium.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily phosphorus needs 59% more than spread.
  • Garlic powder contains 66 times less monounsaturated fat than spread. Spread contains 7.6g of monounsaturated fat, while garlic powder contains 0.115g.
  • Garlic powder has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Spices, garlic powder.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9841.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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
3
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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2975%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +2242.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1153.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6508.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2136%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 158kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Protein 0g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 17.1g 0.73g Spread
Vitamin C 1.2mg Garlic powder
Net carbs 0g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 0g 72.73g Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg Garlic powder
Calcium 79mg Garlic powder
Potassium 12mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Iron 5.65mg Garlic powder
Sugar 0g 2.43g Spread
Fiber 0g 9g Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.99mg Garlic powder
Phosphorus 0mg 414mg Garlic powder
Sodium 755mg 60mg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 4489IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.67mg Spread
Manganese 0.979mg Garlic powder
Selenium 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B3 0.796mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0.4µg Spread
Folate 47µg Garlic powder
Trans Fat 2.45g 0g Garlic powder
Choline 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 2.22g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated fat 7.6g 0.115g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.178g Spread
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Garlic powder
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
26%
Spread
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.971g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/173608/nutrients
  2. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.