Benecol vs. Cottonseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Benecol and Cottonseed oil different?
- Benecol is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cottonseed oil is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Benecol is 152% higher.
Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Oil, cottonseed, salad or cooking are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
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Magnesium
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Phosphorus
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Potassium
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Sodium
-100%
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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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B1
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Vitamin K
+128.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 35.3
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Vitamin K
+128.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 35.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+158.3%
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Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
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1.85 g
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100 g
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-81.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+334.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 17.8
Saturated Fat:
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
11.948 g
Saturated Fat:
25.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
51.9 g
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Saturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+334.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 17.8
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 100g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Calories | 357kcal | 884kcal |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1370µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 35.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 24.7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 25.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 17.8g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 51.9g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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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%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottonseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.