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Russian dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russian dressing and Benecol

  • Russian dressing has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Benecol has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 226% more.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, russian dressing 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 more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +4225%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +4225%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -40.9%

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 B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +691.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1021.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 56.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
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 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +691.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1021.1%
Equal in Vitamin K - 56.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +458.7%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Water +39.4%
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +458.7%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Water +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.4%
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russian dressing Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 31.2g 5.71g Russian dressing
Protein 0.69g 0g Russian dressing
Fats 26.18g 38.71g Benecol
Carbs 31.9g 5.71g Russian dressing
Calories 355kcal 357kcal Benecol
Sugar 17.68g Benecol
Fiber 0.7g Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 4mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 4mg Russian dressing
Potassium 173mg 4mg Russian dressing
Sodium 1133mg 670mg Benecol
Zinc 0.22mg 0mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg 0mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 577IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 3.32mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin C 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.012mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0mg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 56.5µg Benecol
Trans Fat 0.17g 2.214g Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 4.77g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 11.948g Russian dressing
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
Russian dressing Benecol
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Russian dressing
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.