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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% 3% 95% 1.5% 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% 457% 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 +15122.2%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin E 4.74mg 37.22mg 217%
Vitamin A 9µg 1370µg 151%
Polyunsaturated fat 32.857g 11.948g 139%
Vitamin K 104.8µg 56.5µg 40%
Fats 57.85g 38.71g 29%
Sodium 1209mg 670mg 23%
Saturated fat 8.789g 4.77g 18%
Iron 1.08mg 0mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 13.504g 18.932g 14%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Calories 542kcal 357kcal 9%
Calcium 48mg 4mg 4%
Protein 2.17g 0g 4%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.083mg 2%
Phosphorus 19mg 4mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Carbs 3.3g 5.71g 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.01mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 29mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 2.8g 5.71g N/A
Magnesium 2mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 2.81g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 2.214g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.037g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.557g N/A

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
103%
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.