Benecol vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between benecol and flaxseed oil
- Benecol is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K, yet flaxseed oil is richer in fats, copper, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for benecol is 243% higher.
- Benecol contains 112 times more sodium than flaxseed oil. Benecol contains 670mg of sodium, while flaxseed oil contains 6mg.
Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +675% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +575% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1612.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.976g | 48.93g | 2935% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 64.876g | 353% |
| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 0.71mg | 243% |
| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 152% | |
| Fats | 38.71g | 99.01g | 93% |
| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 3.3µg | 44% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 9.557g | 15.679g | 36% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 6mg | 29% |
| Calories | 357kcal | 878kcal | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 4.77g | 9.047g | 19% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.067mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.932g | 20.634g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.71g | 0.39g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 28g | 11g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 6.5 | 9.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 5.71g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 2.214g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.077g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.037g | 0.034g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1364.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33481.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~20.634g
