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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 RAE, yet Margarine is richer in Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from 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.
Benecol
Benecol
2
:
6
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Benecol
Benecol
3
:
8
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.6%
Benecol
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Benecol
Benecol
2
:
3
Margarine
Margarine
Contains more Carbs +715.7%
Contains more Water +225.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +108.5%
Equal in Other - 1.91
Benecol
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +715.7%
Contains more Water +225.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +108.5%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Benecol
Benecol
1
:
2
Margarine
Margarine
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.4%
Benecol
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Margarine
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Benecol Margarine
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 5.71g 0.7g Benecol
Protein 0g 0.16g Margarine
Fats 38.71g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 5.71g 0.7g Benecol
Calories 357kcal 717kcal Margarine
Calcium 4mg 3mg Benecol
Iron 0mg 0.06mg Margarine
Magnesium 1mg 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 4mg 5mg Margarine
Potassium 4mg 18mg Margarine
Sodium 670mg 2mg Margarine
Vitamin A 4567IU 3577IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 819µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 9mg Benecol
Vitamin C 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 56.5µg 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 2.214g 14.89g Benecol
Saturated Fat 4.77g 15.189g Benecol
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g 21.522g Margarine
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
97%
Benecol
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.