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Caesar dressing vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caesar dressing and Spread

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat in Caesar dressing is higher than in Spread.
  • Caesar dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 77% more than Spread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated 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.
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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%

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%
Spread
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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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
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 +752%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13102.9%

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
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +238.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more WaterWater +135.7%

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
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar dressing Spread Opinion
Calories 542kcal 158kcal Caesar dressing
Protein 2.17g 0g Caesar dressing
Fats 57.85g 17.1g Caesar dressing
Vitamin C 0.3mg Caesar dressing
Net carbs 2.8g 0g Caesar dressing
Carbs 3.3g 0g Caesar dressing
Cholesterol 39mg 0mg Spread
Vitamin D 5IU Caesar dressing
Magnesium 2mg Caesar dressing
Calcium 48mg Caesar dressing
Potassium 29mg 12mg Caesar dressing
Iron 1.08mg Caesar dressing
Sugar 2.81g 0g Spread
Fiber 0.5g 0g Caesar dressing
Copper 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Zinc 0.11mg Caesar dressing
Phosphorus 19mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Sodium 1209mg 755mg Spread
Vitamin A 34IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A 9µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin E 4.74mg 1.7mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Caesar dressing
Manganese 0.038mg Caesar dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B2 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.083mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.03µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin K 104.8µg 12.3µg Caesar dressing
Folate 2µg Caesar dressing
Trans Fat 2.45g Caesar dressing
Choline 15.6mg Caesar dressing
Saturated Fat 8.789g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 13.504g 7.6g Caesar dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 32.857g 3.98g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.016g Caesar dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caesar dressing Spread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Caesar dressing
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.