Benecol vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Benecol and Sunflower oil
- Benecol has more Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, however, Sunflower oil has more Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 152% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +946.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.4% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
36.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +144% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 884kcal |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 100g |
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 41.08mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 5.4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 46.2g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 36.4g |
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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%
64%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.