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Benecol vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Benecol and Ranch dressing?

  • Benecol is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Ranch dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 233% higher.
  • Ranch dressing has 91 times less Vitamin A than Benecol. Benecol has 1370µg of Vitamin A, while Ranch dressing has 15µg.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

We used Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular types in this comparison.

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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 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1500%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4550%
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% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6518.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1576.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%
~equal in Carbs ~5.9g

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
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Benecol Ranch 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 Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 357kcal 430kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 0g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 38.71g 44.54g Ranch dressing
Net carbs 5.71g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Carbs 5.71g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 26mg Benecol
Vitamin D 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 1mg 5mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 4mg 28mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 4mg 64mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0mg 0.3mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 4.69g Benecol
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 4mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 670mg 901mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4567IU 69IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1370µg 15µg Benecol
Vitamin E 37.22mg 2.22mg Benecol
Vitamin D 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.033mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.054mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 56.5µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g 0.182g Ranch dressing
Choline 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 4.77g 6.964g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 18.932g 9.202g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 11.948g 25.796g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g 0.019g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Benecol Ranch 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
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Benecol
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.194g)
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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/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.