Benecol vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between benecol and almond butter
- Benecol has more vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K; however, almond butter has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and calcium.
- Almond butter's daily need coverage for copper is 104% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8575% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3176.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 0µg | 152% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.934mg | 104% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2.131mg | 93% |
| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 24.21mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.939mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 508mg | 72% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 279mg | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Iron | 0mg | 3.49mg | 44% |
| Protein | 0g | 20.96g | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 41% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 347mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.932g | 32.445g | 34% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 3.29mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 7mg | 29% |
| Fats | 38.71g | 55.5g | 26% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 748mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.155mg | 20% |
| Folate | 53µg | 13% | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 614kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 13.613g | 11% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.103mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 5.71g | 18.82g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.77g | 4.152g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 5.71g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
103%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()