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Caesar dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Caesar dressing and Benecol

  • Caesar dressing has more Vitamin K, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Benecol has more Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 217% more.
  • Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread.

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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 1.4% 14% 2.6% 41% 3.3% 3% 8.1% 158% 5% 8.7%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +625%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%

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 1% 2% 95% 3% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
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 +85.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13332.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +685.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 58% 3% 34% 2%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 57.85 g
Carbs: 3.3 g
Water: 34.3 g
Other: 2.38 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 +49.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.789 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32.857 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 +175%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar dressing Benecol Opinion
Calories 542kcal 357kcal Caesar dressing
Protein 2.17g 0g Caesar dressing
Fats 57.85g 38.71g Caesar dressing
Vitamin C 0.3mg Caesar dressing
Net carbs 2.8g 5.71g Benecol
Carbs 3.3g 5.71g Benecol
Cholesterol 39mg Benecol
Vitamin D 5IU Caesar dressing
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Caesar dressing
Calcium 48mg 4mg Caesar dressing
Potassium 29mg 4mg Caesar dressing
Iron 1.08mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Sugar 2.81g Benecol
Fiber 0.5g Caesar dressing
Copper 0.01mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Zinc 0.11mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Phosphorus 19mg 4mg Caesar dressing
Sodium 1209mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 34IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 9µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 4.74mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin D 0.1µg Caesar dressing
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Benecol
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.083mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.03µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin K 104.8µg 56.5µg Caesar dressing
Folate 2µg Caesar dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g Caesar dressing
Choline 15.6mg Caesar dressing
Saturated Fat 8.789g 4.77g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 13.504g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 32.857g 11.948g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.016g 0g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Caesar 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
30%
Caesar dressing
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Caesar dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 539mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.019g)
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. Caesar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169055/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.