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Russian dressing vs. Blue cheese dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Russian dressing and Blue cheese dressing

  • Russian dressing is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Blue cheese dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese dressing is 29% higher.
  • Russian dressing contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Blue cheese dressing. Russian dressing contains 6mg of Vitamin C, while Blue cheese dressing contains 0.7mg.
  • Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, russian dressing and Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular.

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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.
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
7
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3
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Copper +544.4%
Contains more Manganese +950%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.21
Russian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Blue cheese dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +96.6%
Contains more Copper +544.4%
Contains more Manganese +950%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +184.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +270%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.21

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.
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
6
:
5
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Vitamin A +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.388
Equal in Folate - 5
Russian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
Contains more Vitamin A +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.388
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
1
:
4
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains more Carbs +568.8%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +95.2%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Water - 39.71
Russian dressing
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Blue cheese dressing
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Carbs +568.8%
Contains more Protein +98.6%
Contains more Fats +95.2%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Water - 39.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Russian dressing
Russian dressing
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Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%
Russian dressing
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Blue cheese dressing
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.7%

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 Blue cheese dressing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russian dressing Blue cheese dressing Opinion
Net carbs 31.2g 4.37g Russian dressing
Protein 0.69g 1.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 26.18g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 31.9g 4.77g Russian dressing
Calories 355kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 17.68g 3.48g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 0.7g 0.4g Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0.09mg Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 173mg 88mg Russian dressing
Sodium 1133mg 642mg Blue cheese dressing
Zinc 0.22mg 0.21mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0.009mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.063mg 0.006mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 1µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 577IU 73IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 14µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg 4.28mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 6mg 0.7mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.01mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0.1mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.1mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.388mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0.037mg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g 1.34g Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 8.275g Russian dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 13.279g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Russian dressing Blue cheese dressing
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
28%
Russian dressing
34%
Blue cheese dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
16%
Blue cheese dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.885g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese dressing
Blue cheese dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.