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Benecol vs. Caesar dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Benecol and Caesar dressing

  • Benecol has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Caesar dressing has more Vitamin K, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 217% more.
  • Benecol has 152 times more Vitamin A than Caesar dressing. Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A, while Caesar dressing has 9µg.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, caesar dressing, 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.
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 1.4% 14% 2.6% 41% 3.3% 3% 8.1% 158% 5% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +625%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 1% 2% 95% 3% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13332.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.2%
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 +85.5%

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
2% 58% 3% 34% 2%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 57.85 g
Carbs: 3.3 g
Water: 34.3 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +49.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%

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
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.789 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32.857 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Caesar dressing Opinion
Calories 357kcal 542kcal Caesar dressing
Protein 0g 2.17g Caesar dressing
Fats 38.71g 57.85g Caesar dressing
Vitamin C 0.3mg Caesar dressing
Net carbs 5.71g 2.8g Benecol
Carbs 5.71g 3.3g Benecol
Cholesterol 39mg Benecol
Vitamin D 5IU Caesar dressing
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Caesar dressing
Calcium 4mg 48mg Caesar dressing
Potassium 4mg 29mg Caesar dressing
Iron 0mg 1.08mg Caesar dressing
Sugar 2.81g Benecol
Fiber 0.5g Caesar dressing
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.11mg Caesar dressing
Phosphorus 4mg 19mg Caesar dressing
Sodium 670mg 1209mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 34IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 9µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 4.74mg Benecol
Vitamin D 0.1µg Caesar dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.038mg Caesar dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.04mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.083mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.025mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.03µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin K 56.5µg 104.8µg Caesar dressing
Folate 2µg Caesar dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g Caesar dressing
Choline 15.6mg Caesar dressing
Saturated Fat 4.77g 8.789g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 13.504g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 32.857g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.016g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0g 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 Caesar 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
30%
Caesar dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
24%
Caesar dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.019g)
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. Caesar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169055/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.