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Blue cheese dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blue cheese dressing and Benecol?

  • Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Benecol is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 220% higher.
  • Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread 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.
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1750%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 670
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Benecol
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1750%
Contains more Potassium +2100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 670

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.
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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3
Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +6156.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Benecol
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +52%
Contains more Vitamin A +6156.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Blue cheese dressing
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Benecol
39% 6% 54% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 38.71 g
Carbs: 5.71 g
Water: 53.73 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +32%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +19.7%
Contains more Water +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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Benecol
Benecol
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.6%
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Benecol
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese dressing Benecol
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 5.71g Benecol
Protein 1.37g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 38.71g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 4.77g 5.71g Benecol
Calories 484kcal 357kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 3.48g Benecol
Fiber 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 74mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 642mg 670mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.21mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0.009mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.006mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 4.28mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 56.5µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 31mg Benecol
Trans Fat 1.34g 2.214g Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 4.77g Benecol
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 11.948g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g Benecol
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Benecol
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.505g)
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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/nutrients
  2. Benecol - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171035/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.