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Rice bran oil vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rice bran oil and Benecol

  • Rice bran oil is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Benecol is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Benecol is 152% higher.
  • Rice bran oil contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Benecol. Rice bran oil contains 19.7g of Saturated Fat, while Benecol contains 4.77g.

Food types used in this article are Oil, rice bran 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.
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
3
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6
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Rice bran oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%

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.
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
4
:
4
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.7%
Rice bran oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62%
Benecol
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
1
:
3
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Fats +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Rice bran oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Benecol
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 Fats +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil
2
:
1
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Rice bran oil
21% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 19.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 35 g
Benecol
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.71g Benecol
Fats 100g 38.71g Rice bran oil
Carbs 0g 5.71g Benecol
Calories 884kcal 357kcal Rice bran oil
Calcium 0mg 4mg Benecol
Iron 0.07mg 0mg Rice bran oil
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Benecol
Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Benecol
Potassium 0mg 4mg Benecol
Sodium 0mg 670mg Rice bran oil
Vitamin A 0IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 32.3mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.012mg Benecol
Vitamin K 24.7µg 56.5µg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g Rice bran oil
Saturated Fat 19.7g 4.77g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 39.3g 18.932g Rice bran oil
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 11.948g Rice bran oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rice bran oil Benecol
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
59%
Rice bran oil
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Benecol
Benecol is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.