Benecol vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Benecol and Spread
- Spread has less Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 237% more.
- Benecol has 5 times more Vitamin K than Spread. Benecol has 56.5µg of Vitamin K, while Spread has 12.3µg.
- Spread is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
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 EVitamin E | +2089.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +359.3% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
~equal in
Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +149.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -53.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 158kcal |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 17.1g |
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 755mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 4489IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 12.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g | 2.45g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 2.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 7.6g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 3.98g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.55g)
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 - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Benecol is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)