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Blue cheese dressing vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blue cheese dressing and Spread

  • Blue cheese dressing is richer than Spread in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Blue cheese dressing is 61% higher.
  • Spread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -15%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6049.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +598.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +6049.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +198.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Water +103.6%
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +198.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Water +103.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Spread Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Protein 1.37g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 17.1g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 4.77g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Calories 484kcal 158kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 3.48g 0g Spread
Fiber 0.4g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 8mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 74mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 12mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 642mg 755mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.21mg Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0.009mg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.006mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 1.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 12.3µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 1.34g 2.45g Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 2.22g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 7.6g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 3.98g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Spread
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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.055g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.