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, fats, and vitamin B2, while benecol is higher in vitamin E and vitamin A.
- 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +9033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1576.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 2.22mg | 37.22mg | 233% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 1370µg | 151% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 25.796g | 11.948g | 92% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 3.276g | 1.976g | 81% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 22.153g | 9.557g | 74% |
| Vitamin K | 134.3µg | 56.5µg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 4mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.202g | 18.932g | 24% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 670mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 6.964g | 4.77g | 10% |
| Fats | 44.54g | 38.71g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 32.8mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 357kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 23g | 28g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 5 | 6.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 5.9g | 5.71g | N/A |
| Carbs | 5.9g | 5.71g | 0% |
| Vitamin D* | 3 IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.69g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.57g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.054mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.182g | 2.214g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.139g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.019g | 0.037g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
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 WaterWater | +17.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~5.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
25.796 g
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% |
