Fish oil vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fish oil and benecol
- Fish oil has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, while benecol has more vitamin A.
- Fish oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 126% higher.
- Benecol contains 3 times less polyunsaturated fat than fish oil. Fish oil contains 31.867g of polyunsaturated fat, while benecol contains 11.948g.
- The amount of saturated fat in benecol is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, sardine and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread.
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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 | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 248% | |
| Cholesterol | 710mg | 237% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1370µg | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 31.867g | 11.948g | 133% |
| Saturated fat | 29.892g | 4.77g | 114% |
| Fats | 100g | 38.71g | 94% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.3µg | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 332IU | 42% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 33.841g | 18.932g | 37% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 670mg | 29% |
| Calories | 902kcal | 357kcal | 27% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.71g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.71g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 10.137g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.656g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 1.973g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.