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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, 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 than Honey mustard. While Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A, 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.
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 8.6% 20% 4.9% 15% 8.3% 4.6% 12% 91% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1275%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~701mg

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 1.3% 0.84% 29% 0% 18% 3% 2.2% 4.3% 4.6% 0% 33% 1.5% 2.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32521.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2449.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +483.3%
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
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 FatsFats +287.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +394.9%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
~equal in Water ~57.19g

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
9% 58% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.573 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.152 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +239.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Honey mustard Opinion
Calories 357kcal 207kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 0.98g Honey mustard
Fats 38.71g 10g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.4mg Honey mustard
Net carbs 5.71g 27.46g Honey mustard
Carbs 5.71g 28.26g Honey mustard
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Honey mustard
Calcium 4mg 67mg Honey mustard
Potassium 4mg 55mg Honey mustard
Iron 0mg 0.41mg Honey mustard
Sugar 18.33g Benecol
Fiber 0.8g Honey mustard
Copper 0mg 0.025mg Honey mustard
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Honey mustard
Phosphorus 4mg 28mg Honey mustard
Sodium 670mg 701mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 14IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 1µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 1.46mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.144mg Honey mustard
Selenium 6.8µg 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
Vitamin K 56.5µg 13.3µg Benecol
Folate 2µg Honey mustard
Trans Fat 2.214g 0.003g Honey mustard
Choline 4.9mg 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-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0.002g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Honey mustard
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%
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 Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 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.