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Benecol vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Benecol and French dressing?

  • Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet French dressing is higher in Copper, and Iron.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 241% more.
  • Benecol has 51 times more Vitamin A RAE than French dressing. While Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A RAE, French dressing has only 27µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French dressing is lower.

We used Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat types in this article.

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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% 3.3% 9.4% 27% 53% 5.5% 6.9% 109% 14% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2575%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
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 16% 32% 20% 0% 6% 12% 8.8% 0% 13% 0% 45% 1.5% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3622%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
12% 31% 54% 2%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 11.52 g
Carbs: 31.22 g
Water: 54.28 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +236%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%
~equal in Water ~54.28g

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
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.852 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +319%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Benecol French 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 French dressing Opinion
Calories 357kcal 222kcal Benecol
Protein 0g 0.58g French dressing
Fats 38.71g 11.52g Benecol
Vitamin C 4.8mg French dressing
Net carbs 5.71g 29.72g French dressing
Carbs 5.71g 31.22g French dressing
Magnesium 1mg 8mg French dressing
Calcium 4mg 11mg French dressing
Potassium 4mg 107mg French dressing
Iron 0mg 0.73mg French dressing
Sugar 16.86g Benecol
Fiber 1.5g French dressing
Copper 0mg 0.16mg French dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg French dressing
Phosphorus 4mg 16mg French dressing
Sodium 670mg 838mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 541IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1370µg 27µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 1mg Benecol
Manganese 0mg 0.11mg French dressing
Selenium 1.6µg French dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.024mg French dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg French dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.467mg French dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.055mg French dressing
Vitamin K 56.5µg 17.8µg Benecol
Folate 2µg French dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g French dressing
Choline 4mg French dressing
Saturated Fat 4.77g 0.842g French dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 4.518g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 3.852g Benecol
Tryptophan 0.003mg French dressing
Threonine 0.014mg French dressing
Isoleucine 0.01mg French dressing
Leucine 0.015mg French dressing
Lysine 0.017mg French dressing
Methionine 0.002mg French dressing
Phenylalanine 0.016mg French dressing
Valine 0.01mg French dressing
Histidine 0.008mg French 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 French 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
12%
French dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
24%
French dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing
French dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French dressing
French dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
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. French dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171404/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.