Benecol vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Benecol and Tomato sauce
- Benecol is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, yet Tomato sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 239% higher.
- Benecol contains 116 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. Benecol contains 4.77g of Saturated Fat, while Tomato sauce contains 0.041g.
Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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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Calcium
+250%
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Iron
+∞%
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Magnesium
+1400%
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Phosphorus
+575%
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Potassium
+7325%
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Sodium
-98.4%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Calcium
+250%
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Iron
+∞%
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Magnesium
+1400%
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Phosphorus
+575%
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Potassium
+7325%
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Sodium
-98.4%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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Manganese
+∞%
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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Vitamin A
+949.9%
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Vitamin E
+2484.7%
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Vitamin K
+1917.9%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+949.9%
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Vitamin E
+2484.7%
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Vitamin K
+1917.9%
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+12803.3%
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Protein
+∞%
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Water
+69.9%
Equal in Carbs - 5.31
Equal in Other - 1.91
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0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
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1.85 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
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1.91 g
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Fats
+12803.3%
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Protein
+∞%
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Water
+69.9%
Equal in Carbs - 5.31
Equal in Other - 1.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42927.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9774.4%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
Saturated Fat:
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.948 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.121 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42927.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9774.4%
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Saturated Fat
-99.1%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 3.81g |
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| Protein | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 5.31g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 24kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.67g |
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| Sugar | 3.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 297mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.113mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 435IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1370µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 1.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.098mg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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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
97%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.729g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)