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Russian dressing vs. Benecol — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russian dressing and Benecol

  • Russian dressing has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Benecol has more Vitamin E, and Vitamin A.
  • Benecol's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 226% more.
  • Benecol is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, russian dressing 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 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 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 +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4225%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%

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 20% 35% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
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% 274% 744% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 141% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +691.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1021.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~56.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 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 +458.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 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 -49.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +219.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russian 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 Russian dressing Benecol Opinion
Calories 355kcal 357kcal Benecol
Protein 0.69g 0g Russian dressing
Fats 26.18g 38.71g Benecol
Vitamin C 6mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 31.2g 5.71g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.9g 5.71g Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 1mg Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 4mg Russian dressing
Potassium 173mg 4mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g Benecol
Fiber 0.7g Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Russian dressing
Zinc 0.22mg 0mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 4mg Russian dressing
Sodium 1133mg 670mg Benecol
Vitamin A 577IU 4567IU Benecol
Vitamin A 29µg 1370µg Benecol
Vitamin E 3.32mg 37.22mg Benecol
Manganese 0.063mg 0mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.012mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 56.5µg Benecol
Folate 5µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g 2.214g Russian dressing
Choline 4.6mg Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 4.77g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 18.932g Benecol
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 11.948g Russian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 1.976g Benecol
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Russian 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
26%
Russian dressing
89%
Benecol
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
9%
Benecol

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Benecol
Benecol is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Benecol
Benecol contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.