Soy milk vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between soy milk and benecol?
- Soy milk is higher in copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet benecol is higher in vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
- Benecol's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 247% more.
- The amount of sodium in soy milk is lower.
We used Soymilk, original and vanilla, unfortified and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33736.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1783.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2112% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.6% |
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Carbs
~5.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4621.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1143.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 37.22mg | 247% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1370µg | 152% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.961g | 11.948g | 73% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 38.71g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.401g | 18.932g | 46% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 56.5µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 670mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 4.77g | 21% |
| Calories | 54kcal | 357kcal | 15% |
| Copper | 0.128mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.223mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.373mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 4mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.012mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 25mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.28g | 5.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.68g | 5.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.99g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 2.214g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.037g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | N/A |
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%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soy milk contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.565g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy milk 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 - 3.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Benecol is cheaper (difference - $1.8)