Salmon oil vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Salmon oil and Benecol
- Salmon oil has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Benecol is richer in Vitamin A.
- Benecol covers your daily Vitamin A needs 152% more than Salmon oil.
- Benecol has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Salmon oil. Salmon oil has 19.872g of Saturated Fat, while Benecol has 4.77g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish oil, salmon 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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
| 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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
40.324 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +53.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +237.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| 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 | 485mg |
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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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| 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 | 37.22mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.872g | 4.77g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 29.037g | 18.932g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 40.324g | 11.948g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 13.023g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 18.232g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 2.991g | 0g |
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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
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89%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.102g)
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.