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Benecol vs. Ceasar dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Benecol and Ceasar dressing

  • Ceasar dressing has less Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 248% more.
  • Ceasar dressing is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, caesar, fat-free.

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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 2.9% 9.9% 4.2% 11% 6.3% 8.2% 13% 165% 5.2% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
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 0.33% 0.24% 0.4% 0% 7.8% 2.1% 0.54% 1.6% 9.2% 5% 0% 1.5% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114075%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
31% 64% 3%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 30.73 g
Water: 64.1 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +16730.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +438.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.6%

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
64% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.01 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41971.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119380%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Benecol Ceasar dressing Opinion
Calories 357kcal 131kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 1.47g Ceasar dressing
Fats 38.71g 0.23g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.1mg Ceasar dressing
Net carbs 5.71g 30.53g Ceasar dressing
Carbs 5.71g 30.73g Ceasar dressing
Cholesterol 1mg Benecol
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Ceasar dressing
Calcium 4mg 33mg Ceasar dressing
Potassium 4mg 48mg Ceasar dressing
Iron 0mg 0.29mg Ceasar dressing
Sugar 8.82g Benecol
Fiber 0.2g Ceasar dressing
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Ceasar dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.3mg Ceasar dressing
Phosphorus 4mg 30mg Ceasar dressing
Sodium 670mg 1265mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 4IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 1µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 0.02mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Ceasar dressing
Selenium 2.2µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.031mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.009mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.029mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin K 56.5µg 0µg Benecol
Folate 2µg Ceasar dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g Ceasar dressing
Choline 2.4mg Ceasar dressing
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.096g Ceasar dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 0.045g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 0.01g Benecol
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Ceasar 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
2%
Ceasar dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
24%
Ceasar dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.674g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
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. Ceasar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171045/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.