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Spread vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spread and Benecol

  • Spread has less Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 237% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread.

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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
Spread
1
:
8
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%

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
Spread
0
:
7
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Vitamin E +2089.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4567
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Benecol
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Contains more Vitamin E +2089.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4567

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
2
:
2
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Spread
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Benecol
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +11.9%
Contains more Fats +126.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
1
:
2
Benecol
Benecol
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.2%
Spread
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Benecol
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +149.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.71g Benecol
Fats 17.1g 38.71g Benecol
Carbs 0g 5.71g Benecol
Calories 158kcal 357kcal Benecol
Calcium 4mg Benecol
Magnesium 1mg Benecol
Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Benecol
Potassium 12mg 4mg Spread
Sodium 755mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4489IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 1.7mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Benecol
Vitamin K 12.3µg 56.5µg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.45g 2.214g Benecol
Saturated Fat 2.22g 4.77g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 11.948g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread Benecol
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Spread
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Benecol
Benecol is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.