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Benecol vs. Green Goddess Dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Benecol and Green Goddess Dressing

  • Benecol is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin A, yet Green Goddess Dressing is richer in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Benecol is 217% higher.
  • Benecol contains 137 times more Vitamin A than Green Goddess Dressing. Benecol contains 1370µg of Vitamin A, while Green Goddess Dressing contains 10µg.
  • Benecol contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, green goddess, 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 5% 10% 5.1% 13% 3.3% 6.8% 13% 113% 0% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1350%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +675%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0.67% 2.5% 92% 0% 5% 12% 2.6% 0% 2.3% 33% 242% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11039%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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% 43% 7% 45% 2%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 43.33 g
Carbs: 7.36 g
Water: 45.03 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.9%
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 5.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.423 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.165 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Benecol Green Goddess 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 Green Goddess Dressing Opinion
Calories 357kcal 427kcal Green Goddess Dressing
Protein 0g 1.9g Green Goddess Dressing
Fats 38.71g 43.33g Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin C 0.2mg Green Goddess Dressing
Net carbs 5.71g 7.26g Green Goddess Dressing
Carbs 5.71g 7.36g Green Goddess Dressing
Cholesterol 40mg Benecol
Magnesium 1mg 7mg Green Goddess Dressing
Calcium 4mg 34mg Green Goddess Dressing
Potassium 4mg 58mg Green Goddess Dressing
Iron 0mg 0.35mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sugar 6.67g Benecol
Fiber 0.1g Green Goddess Dressing
Copper 0mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.25mg Green Goddess Dressing
Phosphorus 4mg 31mg Green Goddess Dressing
Sodium 670mg 867mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 41IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 10µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 4.6mg Benecol
Selenium 1.6µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.02mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.14mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.01mg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin B12 0.26µg Green Goddess Dressing
Vitamin K 56.5µg 96.7µg Green Goddess Dressing
Folate 4µg Green Goddess Dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g Green Goddess Dressing
Choline 3.6mg Green Goddess Dressing
Saturated Fat 4.77g 5.978g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 9.423g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 23.165g Green Goddess 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Green Goddess 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%
Green Goddess Dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
18%
Green Goddess Dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.208g)
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. Green Goddess Dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169057/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.