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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 , and Vitamin A RAE, yet Thousand island is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 221% higher.
  • Benecol contains 98 times more Vitamin A RAE than Thousand island. Benecol contains 1370µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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 Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +2575%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 6% 12% 10% 126% 8% 0% 6% 9%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +575%
Contains more Potassium +2575%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2044.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 80% 0% 0% 362% 14% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 173%
Contains more Vitamin A +2044.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +156.4%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Fats - 35.06
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
35% 15% 47% 3%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 35.06 g
Carbs: 14.64 g
Water: 46.51 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +156.4%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Fats - 35.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.092
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
16% 25% 58%
Saturated Fat: 5.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 18.22 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Thousand island Opinion
Net carbs 5.71g 13.84g Thousand island
Protein 0g 1.09g Thousand island
Fats 38.71g 35.06g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 14.64g Thousand island
Calories 357kcal 379kcal Thousand island
Fructose 4g Thousand island
Sugar 15.18g Benecol
Fiber 0.8g Thousand island
Calcium 4mg 17mg Thousand island
Iron 0mg 1.18mg Thousand island
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Thousand island
Phosphorus 4mg 27mg Thousand island
Potassium 4mg 107mg Thousand island
Sodium 670mg 962mg Benecol
Zinc 0mg 0.26mg Thousand island
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Thousand island
Selenium 1.5µg Thousand island
Vitamin A 4567IU 213IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 14µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 4mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 1.445mg Thousand island
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.058mg Thousand island
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.418mg Thousand island
Vitamin K 56.5µg 69.1µg Thousand island
Cholesterol 26mg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g Thousand island
Saturated Fat 4.77g 5.092g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 7.881g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 18.22g Thousand island
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Benecol Thousand island
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
97%
Benecol
54%
Thousand island
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
22%
Thousand island

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Thousand island
Thousand island is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thousand island
Thousand island is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
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 ($)

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. Thousand island - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171402/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.