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Ceasar dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ceasar dressing and Benecol

  • Ceasar dressing has less Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 248% more.
  • Ceasar dressing has 12 times more Potassium than Benecol. Ceasar dressing has 48mg of Potassium, while Benecol has 4mg.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, caesar, fat-free 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 2.9% 9.9% 4.2% 11% 6.3% 8.2% 13% 165% 5.2% 12%
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 +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47%

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 0.33% 0.24% 0.4% 0% 7.8% 2.1% 0.54% 1.6% 9.2% 5% 0% 1.5% 1.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +158.3%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114075%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 64% 3%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 30.73 g
Water: 64.1 g
Other: 3.47 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 CarbsCarbs +438.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16730.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.01 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41971.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119380%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ceasar dressing Benecol Opinion
Calories 131kcal 357kcal Benecol
Protein 1.47g 0g Ceasar dressing
Fats 0.23g 38.71g Benecol
Vitamin C 0.1mg Ceasar dressing
Net carbs 30.53g 5.71g Ceasar dressing
Carbs 30.73g 5.71g Ceasar dressing
Cholesterol 1mg Benecol
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Ceasar dressing
Calcium 33mg 4mg Ceasar dressing
Potassium 48mg 4mg Ceasar dressing
Iron 0.29mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Sugar 8.82g Benecol
Fiber 0.2g Ceasar dressing
Copper 0.019mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Zinc 0.3mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Phosphorus 30mg 4mg Ceasar dressing
Sodium 1265mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 4IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 1µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 0.02mg 37.22mg Benecol
Manganese 0.04mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Selenium 2.2µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.012mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin K 0µg 56.5µg Benecol
Folate 2µg Ceasar dressing
Trans Fat 2.214g Ceasar dressing
Choline 2.4mg Ceasar dressing
Saturated Fat 0.096g 4.77g Ceasar dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.045g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 11.948g Benecol
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
Ceasar 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
2%
Ceasar dressing
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Ceasar dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.674g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
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. Ceasar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171045/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.