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Benecol vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Benecol and Wasabi?

  • Benecol is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Wasabi is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 152% more.
  • Benecol has 39 times more Sodium than Wasabi. While Benecol has 670mg of Sodium, Wasabi has only 17mg.

We used Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Wasabi, root, raw types in this article.

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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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14100%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 2.1% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12948.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +991.7%
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
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +6044.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +312.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
~equal in Other ~1.92g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Wasabi Opinion
Calories 357kcal 109kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 4.8g Wasabi
Fats 38.71g 0.63g Benecol
Vitamin C 41.9mg Wasabi
Net carbs 5.71g 15.74g Wasabi
Carbs 5.71g 23.54g Wasabi
Magnesium 1mg 69mg Wasabi
Calcium 4mg 128mg Wasabi
Potassium 4mg 568mg Wasabi
Iron 0mg 1.03mg Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g Wasabi
Copper 0mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Zinc 0mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 4mg 80mg Wasabi
Sodium 670mg 17mg Wasabi
Vitamin A 4567IU 35IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 2µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.391mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.743mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Vitamin K 56.5µg Benecol
Folate 18µg Wasabi
Trans Fat 2.214g 0g Wasabi
Saturated Fat 4.77g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g Benecol
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.