Benecol vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Benecol and Miso different?
- Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, however, Miso is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 248% higher.
- Benecol contains 343 times more Vitamin A than Miso. While Benecol contains 1370µg of Vitamin A, Miso contains only 4µg.
- Miso has less Saturated Fat.
Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Miso are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +4700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3875% |
| 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 | +5149.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +372100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +544.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +592.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1593.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +314.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.5% |
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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| Calories | 357kcal | 198kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 12.79g |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 6.01g |
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 19.97g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 25.37g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 2.49mg |
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| Sugar | 6.2g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.42mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 2.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 3728mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.859mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.906mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.199mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 29.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g | 0g |
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| Choline | 72.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 1.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 1.118g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 2.884g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.479mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.508mg |
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| Leucine | 0.82mg |
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| Lysine | 0.478mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.486mg |
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| Valine | 0.547mg |
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| Histidine | 0.243mg |
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| Fructose | 6g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g |
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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
89%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
108%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso 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 - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 3058mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $3.4)