Blue cheese dressing vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blue cheese dressing and barbecue sauce different?
- Blue cheese dressing is higher in vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, barbecue sauce is richer in copper, iron, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for blue cheese dressing is 70% higher.
- Barbecue sauce has less cholesterol.
Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Sauce, barbecue are the varieties 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 more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +611.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
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 CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +435% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4672.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +497% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.37 g
Fats:
51.1 g
Carbs:
4.77 g
Water:
39.71 g
Other:
3.05 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8011.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +754.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.8% |
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Other
~3.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.275 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
27.545 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16093.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27172.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 27.545g | 0.101g | 183% |
| Fats | 51.1g | 0.63g | 78% |
| Vitamin K | 85.9µg | 1.8µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 8.275g | 0.045g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.279g | 0.082g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.28mg | 0.8mg | 23% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 18% | |
| Sodium | 642mg | 1027mg | 17% |
| Calories | 484kcal | 172kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 4.77g | 40.77g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 74mg | 20mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.64mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.072mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.126mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.388mg | 0.164mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 232mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.597mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Choline | 17.9mg | 7.1mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.37g | 0.82g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.37g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.48g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.34g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)