Spread vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Spread and Italian dressing?
- Spread is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E .
- Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 17% higher.
- Spread has 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Italian dressing. Spread has 7.6g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Italian dressing has 1.725g.
- Italian dressing contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced 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.
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Sodium
-15.3%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+650%
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Sodium
-15.3%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+650%
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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Vitamin A
+37308.3%
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Vitamin E
+151.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.5
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Vitamin A
+37308.3%
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Vitamin E
+151.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 12.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+156%
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Protein
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Carbs
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Other
+36.7%
Equal in Water - 80.11
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
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Fats
+156%
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Protein
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+36.7%
Equal in Water - 80.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+340.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
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Saturated Fat
-62.5%
Saturated Fat:
2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.98 g
Saturated Fat:
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.236 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+340.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23%
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Saturated Fat
-62.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 9.99g |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 6.68g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 9.99g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 102kcal |
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| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 9.16g |
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| Calcium | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 12mg | 90mg |
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| Sodium | 755mg | 891mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.019mg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 4.28mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.008mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 12.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.012mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg |
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| Leucine | 0.024mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g | 0.017g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.22g | 0.833g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 1.725g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 3.236g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.758g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.387g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)