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% |
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 |
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% |