Margarine vs Animal fat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Margarine 714
Animal fat 897
Protein (g)
Margarine 1.90
Animal fat 0
Carbs (g)
Margarine 0
Animal fat 0
Fat (g)
Margarine 80.2
Animal fat 99.5
Fiber (g)
Margarine 0
Animal fat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries — 1.90g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries — 714 vs 897 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Margarine | Animal fat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 714 kcal | 897 kcal | -20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 15.8 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 1.90 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 80.2 g | 99.5 g | -19% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 20.4 g | 39.0 g | -48% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 46.7 g | 44.9 g | +4% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 24.7 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 95.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.400 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.022 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.081 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.050 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.187 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.019 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 42.2 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.210 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1032 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 610 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.60 mg | 0.600 mg | +667% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 2.50 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 66.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 51.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 94.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 879 mg | 150 mg | +486% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 0.110 mg | -100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2989 kj | 3753 kj | -20% |
| Ash | 2.00 g | 0.500 g | +300% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 981 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4286 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 101 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 2.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 106 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.100 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.052 g | 0.199 g | -74% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.121 g | 1.29 g | -91% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.038 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 9.60 g | 23.7 g | -59% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.107 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 9.96 g | 13.4 g | -26% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.284 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.277 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.061 g | 2.69 g | -98% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.061 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 46.6 g | 41.0 g | +14% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 25.1 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.995 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 9.27 g | 11.1 g | -17% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 8.48 g | 10.1 g | -16% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 5.76 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 i | 2.72 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.786 g | 0.995 g | -21% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.313 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.473 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 21.6 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 21.6 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 3.19 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) +667% in Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries Sodium, Na +486% in Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries Vitamin D (D2 + D3) -100% in Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries Zinc, Zn -100% in Margarine, industrial, non-dairy, cottonseed, soy oil (partially hydrogenated ), for flaky pastries
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