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Benecol vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Benecol and Butter

  • Benecol has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Butter has more Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 233% more.
  • Benecol has 61 times more Sodium than Butter. Benecol has 670mg of Sodium, while Butter has 11mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Butter, without salt.

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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.
Benecol
Benecol
0
:
10
Butter
Butter
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more 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.
Benecol
Benecol
4
:
8
Butter
Butter
Contains more Vitamin A +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1504.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +707.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Benecol
Benecol
3
:
2
Butter
Butter
Contains more Carbs +9416.7%
Contains more Water +199.5%
Contains more Other +4525%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +109.5%
Benecol
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Carbs +9416.7%
Contains more Water +199.5%
Contains more Other +4525%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +109.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Benecol
Benecol
2
:
1
Butter
Butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Benecol
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Butter Opinion
Net carbs 5.71g 0.06g Benecol
Protein 0g 0.85g Butter
Fats 38.71g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 5.71g 0.06g Benecol
Calories 357kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Benecol
Calcium 4mg 24mg Butter
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Butter
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Butter
Phosphorus 4mg 24mg Butter
Potassium 4mg 24mg Butter
Sodium 670mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 0mg 0.09mg Butter
Copper 0mg 0.016mg Butter
Manganese 0mg 0.004mg Butter
Selenium 1µg Butter
Vitamin A 4567IU 2499IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 684µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 2.32mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.005mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.034mg Butter
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.042mg Butter
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Butter
Folate 3µg Butter
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 56.5µg 7µg Benecol
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Cholesterol 215mg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g Butter
Saturated Fat 4.77g 50.489g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 3.01g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g 2.166g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g 0.315g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Butter
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
97%
Benecol
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Butter
Butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter
Butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 45.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.