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Benecol vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Benecol and Benecol

    Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 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.
    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 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 0%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~4mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~4mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~4mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~670mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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 0% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 0% 0%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~4567IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~37.22mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.012mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~56.5µg
    ~equal in Folate ~µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    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
    39% 6% 54% 2%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 38.71 g
    Carbs: 5.71 g
    Water: 53.73 g
    Other: 1.85 g
    ~equal in Protein ~0g
    ~equal in Fats ~38.71g
    ~equal in Carbs ~5.71g
    ~equal in Water ~53.73g
    ~equal in Other ~1.85g

    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
    13% 53% 34%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.77g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~18.932g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~11.948g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Benecol Benecol
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    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
    89%
    Benecol
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    9%
    Benecol
    9%
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (670 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (4.77 g)
    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 ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. 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.