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Benecol vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between benecol and soy sauce

  • Benecol has more vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K; however, soy sauce is richer in manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Benecol covers your daily vitamin E needs 248% more than soy sauce.
  • Soy sauce contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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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 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10775%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4050%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +6691.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%
Contains more OtherOther +722.2%

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
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21413.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4443%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Soy sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin E 37.22mg 0mg 248%
Sodium 670mg 5493mg 210%
Vitamin A 1370µg 0µg 152%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 0.263g 78%
Fats 38.71g 0.57g 59%
Monounsaturated fat 18.932g 0.088g 47%
Vitamin K 56.5µg 0µg 47%
Manganese 0mg 1.018mg 44%
Phosphorus 4mg 166mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.77g 0.073g 21%
Iron 0mg 1.45mg 18%
Magnesium 1mg 74mg 17%
Protein 0g 8.14g 16%
Calories 357kcal 53kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.196mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.165mg 13%
Potassium 4mg 435mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.148mg 11%
Zinc 0mg 0.87mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Copper 0mg 0.043mg 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Calcium 4mg 33mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Choline 18.3mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.033mg 2%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 5.71g 4.13g N/A
Carbs 5.71g 4.93g 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 2.214g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Soy sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
103%
Benecol
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.697g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 4823mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/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.