Benecol vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between benecol and hot sauce
- Benecol is higher in vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, and monounsaturated fat, yet hot sauce is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Benecol covers your daily vitamin E needs 247% more than hot sauce.
- Benecol contains 631 times more monounsaturated fat than hot sauce. While benecol contains 18.932g of monounsaturated fat, hot sauce contains only 0.03g.
- The amount of saturated fat in hot sauce is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -74.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17025% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2254.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +10362.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +299.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63006.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5995.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 0.12mg | 247% |
| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 8µg | 151% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 2643mg | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 74.8mg | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 0.196g | 78% |
| Fats | 38.71g | 0.37g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.932g | 0.03g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 2.4µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 4.77g | 0.052g | 21% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 11kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.157mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.48mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 144mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.036mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.254mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.71g | 1.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.71g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Calcium | 4mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.718g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 1973mg)
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 ($)