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Salmon oil vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salmon oil and Benecol

  • Salmon oil has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Benecol is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Benecol covers your daily Vitamin A RAE 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 Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +158.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
22% 33% 45%
Saturated Fat: 19.872 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 29.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 40.324 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +237.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Salmon oil Benecol
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon oil Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.71g Benecol
Fats 100g 38.71g Salmon oil
Carbs 0g 5.71g Benecol
Calories 902kcal 357kcal Salmon oil
Calcium 0mg 4mg Benecol
Magnesium 0mg 1mg Benecol
Phosphorus 0mg 4mg Benecol
Potassium 0mg 4mg Benecol
Sodium 0mg 670mg Salmon oil
Vitamin A 0IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.012mg Benecol
Vitamin K 56.5µg Benecol
Cholesterol 485mg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g Salmon oil
Saturated Fat 19.872g 4.77g Benecol
Omega-3 - DHA 18.232g 0g Salmon oil
Omega-3 - EPA 13.023g 0g Salmon oil
Omega-3 - DPA 2.991g 0g Salmon oil
Monounsaturated Fat 29.037g 18.932g Salmon oil
Polyunsaturated fat 40.324g 11.948g Salmon 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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is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
0%
Salmon oil
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Salmon oil
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon oil
Salmon oil contains less Sodium (difference - 670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.102g)
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 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.

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. Salmon oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172343/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.