Margarine vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Margarine and Benecol
- Margarine is richer in Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Benecol is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 188% higher.
- Margarine contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Benecol. Margarine contains 15.189g of Saturated Fat, while Benecol contains 4.77g.
Food types used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +313.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +715.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +105.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.6% |
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 Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 717kcal | 357kcal |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 0g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 38.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 5.71g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 5.71g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 4mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 670mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 4567IU |
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| Vitamin A | 819µg | 1370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 37.22mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 56.5µg |
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| Folate | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 2.214g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 4.77g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 18.932g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 11.948g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 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
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89%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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 - 10.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.