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Honey mustard vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Honey mustard and Benecol

  • Honey mustard has more Calcium, Manganese, and Iron, however, Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K.
  • Benecol covers your daily need of Vitamin E 238% more than Honey mustard.
  • Honey mustard has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, honey mustard dressing, reduced calorie 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 20% 4.9% 15% 8.3% 4.6% 12% 91% 19% 37%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1275%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~670mg

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 1.3% 0.84% 29% 0% 18% 3% 2.2% 4.3% 4.6% 0% 33% 1.5% 2.7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32521.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2449.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +324.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 28% 57% 4%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 10 g
Carbs: 28.26 g
Water: 57.19 g
Other: 3.57 g
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +394.9%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
Contains more FatsFats +287.1%
~equal in Water ~53.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 58% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.573 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.152 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +239.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +279.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey mustard Benecol Opinion
Calories 207kcal 357kcal Benecol
Protein 0.98g 0g Honey mustard
Fats 10g 38.71g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.4mg Honey mustard
Net carbs 27.46g 5.71g Honey mustard
Carbs 28.26g 5.71g Honey mustard
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Honey mustard
Calcium 67mg 4mg Honey mustard
Potassium 55mg 4mg Honey mustard
Iron 0.41mg 0mg Honey mustard
Sugar 18.33g Benecol
Fiber 0.8g Honey mustard
Copper 0.025mg 0mg Honey mustard
Zinc 0.17mg 0mg Honey mustard
Phosphorus 28mg 4mg Honey mustard
Sodium 701mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 14IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 1.46mg 37.22mg Benecol
Manganese 0.144mg 0mg Honey mustard
Selenium 6.8µg Honey mustard
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.012mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B3 0.118mg 0mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Honey mustard
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0mg Honey mustard
Vitamin K 13.3µg 56.5µg Benecol
Folate 2µg Honey mustard
Trans Fat 0.003g 2.214g Honey mustard
Choline 4.9mg Honey mustard
Saturated Fat 0.833g 4.77g Honey mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 5.573g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 3.152g 11.948g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 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
Honey mustard Benecol
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Honey mustard
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Honey mustard
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey mustard
Honey mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey mustard
Honey mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey mustard
Honey mustard 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 - 18.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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. Honey mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171034/nutrients
  2. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.