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

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The main differences between Blue cheese dressing and Russian dressing

  • Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E , yet Russian dressing is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese dressing is 29% higher.
  • Russian dressing contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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
3
:
7
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Copper +544.4%
Contains more Manganese +950%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Russian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Copper +544.4%
Contains more Manganese +950%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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
5
:
6
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Equal in Folate - 5
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%
Russian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.4
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
4
:
1
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +95.2%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Carbs +568.8%
Equal in Water - 38.53
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
Russian dressing
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +95.2%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Carbs +568.8%
Equal in Water - 38.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
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1
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Russian dressing
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Russian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 1.37g 0.69g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 51.1g 26.18g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 4.77g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 484kcal 355kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 3.48g 17.68g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 0.4g 0.7g Russian dressing
Calcium 37mg 13mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 74mg 20mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 173mg Russian dressing
Sodium 642mg 1133mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.21mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.009mg 0.058mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.006mg 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1µg 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 3.32mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.046mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.388mg 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.097mg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg 53.7µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 1.34g 0.17g Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 8.275g 2.39g Russian dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 5.928g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 14.83g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Russian 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
28%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.885g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
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 vitamins?
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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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.