Benecol vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between benecol and margarine
- Benecol is richer in vitamin E and vitamin A, yet margarine is richer in vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for benecol is 188% higher.
- Benecol contains 335 times more sodium than margarine. Benecol contains 670mg of sodium, while margarine contains 2mg.
Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +313.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +715.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 9mg | 188% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 24.302g | 82% |
| Fats | 38.71g | 80.71g | 65% |
| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 819µg | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.932g | 38.877g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 4.77g | 15.189g | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 93µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 2mg | 29% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 717kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.71g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 5.71g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | 14.89g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine 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 - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.