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Italian dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian dressing and Benecol different?

  • Benecol is higher than Italian dressing in Vitamin E , Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Benecol covers your daily need of Vitamin E 220% more than Italian dressing.
  • Italian dressing contains 23 times more Potassium than Benecol. Italian dressing contains 90mg of Potassium, while Benecol contains 4mg.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +2150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 1% 2% 1% 88% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +2150%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -24.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37958.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +352%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.012
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 275% 745% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 142%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +37958.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +769.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +352%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.012

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +75%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Fats +479.5%
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +75%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Fats +479.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.2%
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
13% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 4.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.948 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +997.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian dressing Benecol Opinion
Net carbs 9.99g 5.71g Italian dressing
Protein 0.39g 0g Italian dressing
Fats 6.68g 38.71g Benecol
Carbs 9.99g 5.71g Italian dressing
Calories 102kcal 357kcal Benecol
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 9.16g Benecol
Calcium 15mg 4mg Italian dressing
Iron 0.25mg 0mg Italian dressing
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Italian dressing
Phosphorus 12mg 4mg Italian dressing
Potassium 90mg 4mg Italian dressing
Sodium 891mg 670mg Benecol
Zinc 0.06mg 0mg Italian dressing
Copper 0.019mg 0mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0.029mg 0mg Italian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 12IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 4.28mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.012mg
Vitamin B2 0.008mg 0mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.094mg 0mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0mg Italian dressing
Folate 3µg Italian dressing
Vitamin K 12.5µg 56.5µg Benecol
Tryptophan 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g 2.214g Italian dressing
Saturated Fat 0.833g 4.77g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.725g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 3.236g 11.948g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g 9.557g Benecol
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 1.976g Benecol

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian dressing Benecol
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
12%
Italian dressing
97%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Italian dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.937g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.