Lard vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lard and Benecol different?
- Lard is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, however, Benecol is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 244% higher.
- Lard contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Benecol. While Lard contains 39.2g of Saturated Fat, Benecol contains only 4.77g.
Lard and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
~equal in
Protein
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +138.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~11.948g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 902kcal | 357kcal |
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| Fats | 100g | 38.71g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.71g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.71g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 102IU |
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| Magnesium | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 670mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 4567IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 37.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.5µg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 56.5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g |
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| Choline | 49.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 39.2g | 4.77g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 45.1g | 18.932g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.2g | 11.948g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
89%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lard contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 34.43g)
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 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.