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Ranch dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ranch dressing and Benecol?

  • Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Benecol is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 233% higher.
  • Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Margarine-like spread, BENECOL Light Spread types in this comparison.

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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 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
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 +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1500%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%

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 0% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
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 +137.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6518.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1576.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 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 +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
~equal in Carbs ~5.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 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 +115.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ranch 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 Ranch dressing Benecol Opinion
Calories 430kcal 357kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 0g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 38.71g Ranch dressing
Net carbs 5.9g 5.71g Ranch dressing
Carbs 5.9g 5.71g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 26mg Benecol
Vitamin D 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 1mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 28mg 4mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 4mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0.3mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 4.69g Benecol
Copper 0.019mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0.17mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 4mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 69IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 15µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 2.22mg 37.22mg Benecol
Vitamin D 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.012mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 56.5µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g 2.214g Ranch dressing
Choline 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 4.77g Benecol
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 11.948g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g 1.976g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.037g Benecol
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g 9.557g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ranch 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
37%
Ranch dressing
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.194g)
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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/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.