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

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Significant differences between Blue cheese dressing and Italian dressing

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2 in Blue cheese dressing is higher than in Italian dressing.
  • Blue cheese dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 61% more than Italian dressing.
  • Italian dressing contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat.

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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
5
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5
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +383.3%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Potassium - 90
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Italian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Iron +177.8%
Contains more Copper +111.1%
Contains more Manganese +383.3%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Potassium - 90

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
9
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Vitamin A +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 4.28
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.094
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%
Italian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +587.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 4.28
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
3
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Protein +251.3%
Contains more Fats +665%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Equal in Other - 2.83
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
Italian dressing
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Protein +251.3%
Contains more Fats +665%
Contains more Carbs +109.4%
Contains more Water +101.7%
Equal in Other - 2.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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1
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Italian dressing
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +751.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

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 Italian dressing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 9.99g Italian dressing
Protein 1.37g 0.39g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 6.68g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 4.77g 9.99g Italian dressing
Calories 484kcal 102kcal Blue cheese dressing
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 3.48g 9.16g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 0.4g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Calcium 37mg 15mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 0.25mg Italian dressing
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Blue cheese dressing
Phosphorus 74mg 12mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 90mg Italian dressing
Sodium 642mg 891mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.21mg 0.06mg Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0.009mg 0.019mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0.006mg 0.029mg Italian dressing
Selenium 1µg 1.6µg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 12IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 4.28mg
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.008mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.094mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.055mg Italian dressing
Folate 5µg 3µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 12.5µg Blue cheese dressing
Tryptophan 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 1.34g 0.017g Italian dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 0.833g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 1.725g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 3.236g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Italian dressing
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
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.442g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.