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

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What are the main differences between Benecol and Blue cheese dressing?

  • Benecol is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Blue cheese dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 220% higher.
  • Blue cheese dressing has 98 times less Vitamin A RAE than Benecol. Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Blue cheese dressing has 14µg.
  • Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.2% 0.35% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 87% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 11% 7.8% 3.4% 3% 5.7% 32% 84% 0.78% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2100%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~642mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 4.4% 86% 3% 2.5% 23% 1.9% 23% 8.5% 34% 215% 3.8% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6156.2%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 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 CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more OtherOther +64.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 27.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Calories 357kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Protein 0g 1.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 38.71g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Net carbs 5.71g 4.37g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 4.77g Benecol
Cholesterol 31mg Benecol
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 4mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 4mg 88mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0mg 0.09mg Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 3.48g Benecol
Fiber 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0mg 0.009mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.21mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 4mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 670mg 642mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 4567IU 73IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 14µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 4.28mg Benecol
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.006mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.037mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 56.5µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g 1.34g Blue cheese dressing
Choline 17.9mg Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 4.77g 8.275g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 13.279g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Benecol Blue cheese dressing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
89%
Benecol
32%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.505g)
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. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.