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Benecol vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Benecol and Barbecue sauce?

  • Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, yet Barbecue sauce is higher in Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 243% more.
  • Benecol has 125 times more Vitamin A than Barbecue sauce. While Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A, Barbecue sauce has only 11µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Barbecue sauce is lower.

We used Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Sauce, barbecue types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5700%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
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.
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% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 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 2% 13% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1938.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4552.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3038.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +6044.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +614%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%
~equal in Water ~54.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22987.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11729.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Benecol Barbecue sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Barbecue sauce Opinion
Calories 357kcal 172kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 38.71g 0.63g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Net carbs 5.71g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 5.71g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 1mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Calcium 4mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 4mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g Benecol
Fiber 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Copper 0mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 4mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 670mg 1027mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 224IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 11µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 0.8mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin K 56.5µg 1.8µg Benecol
Folate 2µg Barbecue sauce
Trans Fat 2.214g 0g Barbecue sauce
Choline 7.1mg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 0.082g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 0.101g Benecol
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g 0.021g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0.001g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g 0.08g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Barbecue sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
89%
Benecol
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.725g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.