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

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The main differences between Spread and Blue cheese dressing

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

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

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
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.
Spread
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Contains more Vitamin A +6049.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +598.4%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +6049.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +598.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Blue cheese dressing
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 Spread Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.37g Blue cheese dressing
Protein 0g 1.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 17.1g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 0g 4.77g Blue cheese dressing
Calories 158kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 0g 3.48g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 8mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 12mg 88mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 755mg 642mg 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 4489IU 73IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 1.7mg 4.28mg 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 12.3µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g 1.34g Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 2.22g 8.275g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 13.279g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.