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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.
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 5.7% 11% 7.8% 3.4% 3% 5.7% 32% 84% 0.78% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.6%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +544.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.21mg

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 2.3% 4.4% 86% 3% 2.5% 23% 1.9% 23% 8.5% 34% 215% 3.8% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +690.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +494%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +289.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.388mg
~equal in Folate ~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
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 CarbsCarbs +568.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.6%
Contains more FatsFats +95.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
~equal in Water ~39.71g

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
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 27.545 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 355kcal 484kcal Blue cheese dressing
Protein 0.69g 1.37g Blue cheese dressing
Fats 26.18g 51.1g Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 6mg 0.7mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 31.2g 4.37g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.9g 4.77g Russian dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 31mg Russian dressing
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 37mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 173mg 88mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0.09mg Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g 3.48g Blue cheese dressing
Fiber 0.7g 0.4g Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0.009mg Russian dressing
Zinc 0.22mg 0.21mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 74mg Blue cheese dressing
Sodium 1133mg 642mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 577IU 73IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A 29µg 14µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg 4.28mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Manganese 0.063mg 0.006mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.27µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Folate 5µg 5µg
Trans Fat 0.17g 1.34g Russian dressing
Choline 4.6mg 17.9mg Blue cheese dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 8.275g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 13.279g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 27.545g Blue cheese dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russian dressing Blue cheese dressing
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
32%
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.