Benecol vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between benecol and marinara sauce
- Benecol has more vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K; however, marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and copper.
- Benecol covers your daily need for vitamin E, 232% more than marinara sauce.
- Benecol has 42 times more vitamin A than marinara sauce. While benecol has 1370µg of vitamin A, marinara sauce has only 33µg.
- Marinara sauce has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +575% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +7875% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +750% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| 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 | +4051.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1450.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2515.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4921.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2252% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 2.4mg | 232% |
| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 33µg | 149% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 0.508g | 76% |
| Fats | 38.71g | 1.48g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.932g | 0.377g | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 13.9µg | 36% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 30mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 3.917mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.77g | 0.17g | 21% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 51kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.78mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 319mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.081mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 34mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.41g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 5.71g | 8.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.71g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | N/A | |
| 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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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
103%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
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 ($)