Benecol vs. Thousand island — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between benecol and thousand island
- Benecol is richer in vitamin E, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat, yet thousand island is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for benecol is 221% higher.
- Benecol contains 98 times more vitamin A than thousand island. Benecol contains 1370µg of vitamin A, while thousand island contains 14µg.
- Benecol contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, regular.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2575% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +575% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +830.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.3% |
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:
1.09 g
Fats:
35.06 g
Carbs:
14.64 g
Water:
46.51 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~35.06g
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
5.092 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
18.22 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.092g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 4mg | 221% |
| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 14µg | 151% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 1.445mg | 119% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 18.22g | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.932g | 7.881g | 28% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.18mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 962mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 69.1µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 38.71g | 35.06g | 6% |
| Fructose | 4g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.71g | 14.64g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.418mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.09g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.77g | 5.092g | 1% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 379kcal | 1% |
| Choline | 4.6mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.71g | 13.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.18g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | N/A | |
| 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?
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| 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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thousand island is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thousand island is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.322g)
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 ($)