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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, and Vitamin B2, while Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 11% 7.8% 3.4% 3% 5.7% 32% 84% 0.78% 5.5%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2100%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~670mg

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 2.3% 4.4% 86% 3% 2.5% 23% 1.9% 23% 8.5% 34% 215% 3.8% 9.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6156.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
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 ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more OtherOther +64.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 27.545 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.948 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 484kcal 357kcal Blue cheese dressing
Protein 1.37g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 38.71g Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg Blue cheese dressing
Net carbs 4.37g 5.71g Benecol
Carbs 4.77g 5.71g Benecol
Cholesterol 31mg Benecol
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 8mg 1mg Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 3.48g Benecol
Fiber 0.4g Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0.009mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.21mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 74mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 642mg 670mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 14µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 4.28mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.006mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 56.5µg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg Blue cheese dressing
Trans Fat 1.34g 2.214g Blue cheese dressing
Choline 17.9mg Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 4.77g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 11.948g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese 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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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Benecol
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
32%
Blue cheese dressing
89%
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 Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
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.