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Sweet and sour vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sweet and sour and Benecol?

  • Sweet and sour is higher in Manganese, and Copper, yet Benecol is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 248% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sweet and sour is lower.

We used Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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.
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour
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Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +2375%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Sweet and sour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +2375%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour
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Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +45570%
Contains more Vitamin E +372100%
Contains more Vitamin K +28150%
Sweet and sour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
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 B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +45570%
Contains more Vitamin E +372100%
Contains more Vitamin K +28150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour
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Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +569.4%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Fats +193450%
Contains more Other +51.6%
Sweet and sour
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +569.4%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Fats +193450%
Contains more Other +51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet and sour Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 38.12g 5.71g Sweet and sour
Protein 0.27g 0g Sweet and sour
Fats 0.02g 38.71g Benecol
Carbs 38.22g 5.71g Sweet and sour
Calories 150kcal 357kcal Benecol
Sugar 18.75g Benecol
Fiber 0.1g Sweet and sour
Calcium 10mg 4mg Sweet and sour
Iron 0.21mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Sweet and sour
Phosphorus 7mg 4mg Sweet and sour
Potassium 99mg 4mg Sweet and sour
Sodium 371mg 670mg Sweet and sour
Zinc 0.09mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Copper 0.079mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Manganese 0.761mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 0.4µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin A 10IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 0.01mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin C 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.012mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B3 0.187mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Folate 8µg Sweet and sour
Vitamin K 0.2µg 56.5µg Benecol
Trans Fat 2.214g Sweet and sour
Saturated Fat 0g 4.77g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 11.948g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet and sour 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
6%
Sweet and sour
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Sweet and sour
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.