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Benecol vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Benecol and Tomato sauce

  • Benecol is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K, yet Tomato sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 239% higher.
  • Benecol contains 116 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. Benecol contains 4.77g of Saturated Fat, while Tomato sauce contains 0.041g.

Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7325%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
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% 274% 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 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +949.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2484.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1917.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +12803.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69.9%
~equal in Carbs ~5.31g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42927.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9774.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Tomato sauce Opinion
Calories 357kcal 24kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 38.71g 0.3g Benecol
Vitamin C 7mg Tomato sauce
Net carbs 5.71g 3.81g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 5.31g Benecol
Magnesium 1mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Calcium 4mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 4mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Benecol
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Copper 0mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 4mg 27mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 670mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 4567IU 435IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 22µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 1.44mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 56.5µg 2.8µg Benecol
Folate 9µg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 2.214g 0g Tomato sauce
Choline 9.9mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 0.044g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 0.121g Benecol
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Tomato 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
89%
Benecol
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.729g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato 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 - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.