Benecol vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Benecol and Italian dressing different?
- Benecol is higher than Italian dressing in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Benecol covers your daily need of Vitamin E 220% more than Italian dressing.
- Benecol contains 1370 times more Vitamin A than Italian dressing. Benecol contains 1370µg of Vitamin A, while Italian dressing contains 1µg.
- Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat.
Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat types were used 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37958.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +769.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +352% |
| 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
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
38.71 g
Carbs:
5.71 g
Water:
53.73 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +479.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.948 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.236 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +997.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 38.71g | 6.68g |
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| Net carbs | 5.71g | 9.99g |
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| Carbs | 5.71g | 9.99g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 9.16g |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.019mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Phosphorus | 4mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 670mg | 891mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4567IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1370µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 37.22mg | 4.28mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin K | 56.5µg | 12.5µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.214g | 0.017g |
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| Choline | 3.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.77g | 0.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.932g | 1.725g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 11.948g | 3.236g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.012mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.976g | 0.441g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.037g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.557g | 2.758g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
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 ($)