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Benecol vs. Poppy seed dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between benecol and poppy seed dressing

  • Benecol has more vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K, while poppy seed dressing has more phosphorus, manganese, and calcium.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 232% higher.
  • Poppy seed dressing contains 27 times less vitamin A than benecol. Benecol contains 1370µg of vitamin A, while poppy seed dressing contains 51µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in benecol is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, poppyseed, creamy.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 18% 5.4% 9.4% 12% 6.8% 21% 122% 17% 6.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1425%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1125%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 457% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 17% 47% 1.5% 6% 13% 0.88% 6.5% 5.1% 11% 126% 2.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2586.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1477.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
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
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
33% 24% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.92 g
Fats: 33.33 g
Carbs: 23.73 g
Water: 38.85 g
Other: 3.17 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.1%
Contains more WaterWater +38.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
19% 26% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.207 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Benecol Poppy seed dressing
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Poppy seed dressing DV% diff.
Vitamin E 37.22mg 2.36mg 232%
Vitamin A 1370µg 51µg 147%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 17.326g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 18.932g 8.207g 27%
Sodium 670mg 933mg 11%
Fats 38.71g 33.33g 8%
Carbs 5.71g 23.73g 6%
Saturated fat 4.77g 6.061g 6%
Calcium 4mg 59mg 6%
Manganese 0mg 0.131mg 6%
Phosphorus 4mg 49mg 6%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin K 56.5µg 50.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.058mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 4%
Copper 0mg 0.035mg 4%
Iron 0mg 0.25mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.108mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.022mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Calories 357kcal 399kcal 2%
Potassium 4mg 61mg 2%
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.92g 2%
Magnesium 1mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 5.71g 23.43g N/A
Sugar 23.39g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.047mg 0%
Trans fat 2.214g 0.144g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Poppy seed dressing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Benecol
19%
Poppy seed dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
22%
Poppy seed dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed dressing
Poppy seed dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.291g)
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 ($)

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. Poppy seed dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171044/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.