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Benecol vs. Ketchup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Benecol and Ketchup

  • Benecol has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, however, Ketchup has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 238% more.
  • Benecol has 341 times more Saturated Fat than Ketchup. Benecol has 4.77g of Saturated Fat, while Ketchup has 0.014g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Catsup.

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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 9.3% 4.5% 25% 13% 28% 4.6% 11% 118% 11% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6925%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
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.
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 14% 32% 29% 0% 2.8% 38% 27% 2.8% 36% 0% 7.5% 6.8% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2449.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.011mg
~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
27% 69% 3%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 2.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +38610%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +379.9%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.5%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126113.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29041.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Benecol Ketchup
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 ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Ketchup Opinion
Calories 357kcal 101kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 1.04g Ketchup
Fats 38.71g 0.1g Benecol
Vitamin C 4.1mg Ketchup
Net carbs 5.71g 27.1g Ketchup
Carbs 5.71g 27.4g Ketchup
Magnesium 1mg 13mg Ketchup
Calcium 4mg 15mg Ketchup
Potassium 4mg 281mg Ketchup
Iron 0mg 0.35mg Ketchup
Sugar 21.27g Benecol
Fiber 0.3g Ketchup
Copper 0mg 0.085mg Ketchup
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Ketchup
Phosphorus 4mg 26mg Ketchup
Sodium 670mg 907mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 527IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 26µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 1.46mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.084mg Ketchup
Selenium 0.7µg Ketchup
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.011mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg Ketchup
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.434mg Ketchup
Vitamin B5 0.047mg Ketchup
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.158mg Ketchup
Vitamin K 56.5µg 3µg Benecol
Folate 9µg Ketchup
Trans Fat 2.214g 0g Ketchup
Choline 12.5mg Ketchup
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.014g Ketchup
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 0.015g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 0.041g Benecol
Tryptophan 0.005mg Ketchup
Threonine 0.019mg Ketchup
Isoleucine 0.014mg Ketchup
Leucine 0.021mg Ketchup
Lysine 0.023mg Ketchup
Methionine 0.005mg Ketchup
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Ketchup
Valine 0.014mg Ketchup
Histidine 0.013mg Ketchup
Fructose 8.72g Ketchup
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 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 Ketchup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
89%
Benecol
16%
Ketchup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
23%
Ketchup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ketchup
Ketchup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ketchup
Ketchup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.756g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ketchup
Ketchup 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 - 21.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Ketchup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168556/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.