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Spread vs. Caesar dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Caesar dressing

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Caesar dressing is higher than in Spread.
  • Caesar dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 77% more than Spread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Salad dressing, caesar dressing, 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.
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 14% 2.6% 41% 3.3% 3% 8.1% 158% 5% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +141.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%

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.
Spread
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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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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 1% 2% 95% 3% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13102.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +752%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
2% 58% 3% 34% 2%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 57.85 g
Carbs: 3.3 g
Water: 34.3 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more WaterWater +135.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +238.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.789 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32.857 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Caesar dressing Opinion
Calories 158kcal 542kcal Caesar dressing
Protein 0g 2.17g Caesar dressing
Fats 17.1g 57.85g Caesar dressing
Vitamin C 0.3mg Caesar dressing
Net carbs 0g 2.8g Caesar dressing
Carbs 0g 3.3g Caesar dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 39mg Spread
Vitamin D 5IU Caesar dressing
Magnesium 2mg Caesar dressing
Calcium 48mg Caesar dressing
Potassium 12mg 29mg Caesar dressing
Iron 1.08mg Caesar dressing
Sugar 0g 2.81g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.5g Caesar dressing
Copper 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Zinc 0.11mg Caesar dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 19mg Caesar dressing
Sodium 755mg 1209mg Spread
Vitamin A 4489IU 34IU Spread
Vitamin A 9µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin E 1.7mg 4.74mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Caesar dressing
Manganese 0.038mg Caesar dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B2 0.01mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B5 0.083mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.025mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B12 0.03µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin K 12.3µg 104.8µg Caesar dressing
Folate 2µg Caesar dressing
Trans Fat 2.45g Caesar dressing
Choline 15.6mg Caesar dressing
Saturated Fat 2.22g 8.789g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 13.504g Caesar dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 32.857g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.016g Caesar dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread Caesar dressing
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Spread
30%
Caesar dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
24%
Caesar dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Caesar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169055/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.