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Benecol vs. Honey mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Benecol and Honey mustard

  • Benecol has more Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, however, Honey mustard is higher in Calcium, Manganese, and Iron.
  • Benecol covers your daily need of Vitamin E 238% more than Honey mustard.
  • Benecol has 1370 times more Vitamin A RAE than Honey mustard. While Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A RAE, Honey mustard has only 1µg.
  • Honey mustard has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, honey mustard dressing, reduced calorie.

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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 Calcium +1575%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +1275%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 701
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 16% 9% 12% 5% 92% 5% 9% 19% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1575%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +1275%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 701

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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Contains more Vitamin A +32521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2449.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 30% 0% 2% 18% 3% 3% 5% 5% 2% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +32521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2449.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +287.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +394.9%
Contains more Other +93%
Equal in Water - 57.19
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
10% 28% 57% 4%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbs: 28.26 g
Water: 57.19 g
Other: 3.57 g
Contains more Fats +287.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +394.9%
Contains more Other +93%
Equal in Water - 57.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
9% 58% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.573 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.152 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Honey mustard Opinion
Net carbs 5.71g 27.46g Honey mustard
Protein 0g 0.98g Honey mustard
Fats 38.71g 10g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 28.26g Honey mustard
Calories 357kcal 207kcal Benecol
Sugar 18.33g Benecol
Fiber 0.8g Honey mustard
Calcium 4mg 67mg Honey mustard
Iron 0mg 0.41mg Honey mustard
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Honey mustard
Phosphorus 4mg 28mg Honey mustard
Potassium 4mg 55mg Honey mustard
Sodium 670mg 701mg Benecol
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Honey mustard
Copper 0mg 0.025mg Honey mustard
Manganese 0mg 0.144mg Honey mustard
Selenium 6.8µg Honey mustard
Vitamin A 4567IU 14IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 1µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 1.46mg Benecol
Vitamin C 0.4mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.07mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.013mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.118mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.02mg Honey mustard
Folate 2µg Honey mustard
Vitamin K 56.5µg 13.3µg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g 0.003g Honey mustard
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.833g Honey mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 5.573g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 3.152g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0.002g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Honey mustard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
97%
Benecol
8%
Honey mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
22%
Honey mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey mustard
Honey mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey mustard
Honey mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey mustard
Honey mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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. Honey mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171034/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.