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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 RAE, 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 RAE than Miso. While Benecol contains 1370µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
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Miso
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Calcium +1325%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3875%
Contains more Potassium +5150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Calcium +1325%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +4700%
Contains more Phosphorus +3875%
Contains more Potassium +5150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Miso
Contains more Vitamin A +5149.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +372100%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +5149.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +372100%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Miso
Contains more Fats +544.1%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +344.3%
Contains more Other +592.4%
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more Fats +544.1%
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +344.3%
Contains more Other +592.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Miso
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1593.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1593.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +314.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Benecol Miso
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Miso Opinion
Net carbs 5.71g 19.97g Miso
Protein 0g 12.79g Miso
Fats 38.71g 6.01g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 25.37g Miso
Calories 357kcal 198kcal Benecol
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Benecol
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 4mg 57mg Miso
Iron 0mg 2.49mg Miso
Magnesium 1mg 48mg Miso
Phosphorus 4mg 159mg Miso
Potassium 4mg 210mg Miso
Sodium 670mg 3728mg Benecol
Zinc 0mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 4567IU 87IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 4µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 0.01mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.098mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.906mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.199mg Miso
Folate 19µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 56.5µg 29.3µg Benecol
Tryptophan 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.479mg Miso
Isoleucine 0.508mg Miso
Leucine 0.82mg Miso
Lysine 0.478mg Miso
Methionine 0.129mg Miso
Phenylalanine 0.486mg Miso
Valine 0.547mg Miso
Histidine 0.243mg Miso
Trans Fat 2.214g 0g Miso
Saturated Fat 4.77g 1.025g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 1.118g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 2.884g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Miso
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
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.745g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 3058mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.