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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% 457% 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% 3% 95% 1.5% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15122.2%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 37.22mg 4.74mg 217%
Vitamin A 1370µg 9µg 151%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 32.857g 139%
Vitamin K 56.5µg 104.8µg 40%
Fats 38.71g 57.85g 29%
Sodium 670mg 1209mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.77g 8.789g 18%
Iron 0mg 1.08mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 18.932g 13.504g 14%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Calories 357kcal 542kcal 9%
Calcium 4mg 48mg 4%
Protein 0g 2.17g 4%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.083mg 2%
Phosphorus 4mg 19mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.038mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 5.71g 3.3g 1%
Zinc 0mg 0.11mg 1%
Copper 0mg 0.01mg 1%
Potassium 4mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 5.71g 2.8g N/A
Magnesium 1mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 2.81g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.04mg 0%
Trans fat 2.214g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
103%
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.