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Italian dressing vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Italian dressing and Spread?

  • Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E , yet Spread is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 17% higher.

We used Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%

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.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +37308.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin E +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +37308.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Fats +156%
Equal in Water - 80.83
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Fats +156%
Equal in Water - 80.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian dressing Spread
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian dressing Spread Opinion
Net carbs 9.99g 0g Italian dressing
Protein 0.39g 0g Italian dressing
Fats 6.68g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 9.99g 0g Italian dressing
Calories 102kcal 158kcal Spread
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 9.16g 0g Spread
Calcium 15mg Italian dressing
Iron 0.25mg Italian dressing
Magnesium 4mg Italian dressing
Phosphorus 12mg 0mg Italian dressing
Potassium 90mg 12mg Italian dressing
Sodium 891mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 0.06mg Italian dressing
Copper 0.019mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0.029mg Italian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 12IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Italian dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 1.7mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.012mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.008mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.094mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.055mg Italian dressing
Folate 3µg Italian dressing
Vitamin K 12.5µg 12.3µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g 2.45g Italian dressing
Saturated Fat 0.833g 2.22g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.725g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.236g 3.98g Spread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian dressing Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Italian dressing
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Italian dressing
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.