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Almond butter vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between almond butter and ranch dressing

  • Almond butter is richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and iron, yet ranch dressing is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almond butter is 147% higher.
  • Almond butter contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Salad dressing, ranch 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5480%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1139.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1068.8%
Contains more IronIron +1063.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4815.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1835.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6357.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.8%

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 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
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% 5% 44% 1.5% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +990.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1487.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2685.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
17% 22% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
11% 35% 15% 13% 26%
Starch: 0.57 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 1.35 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +133.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +612.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Ranch dressing DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 2.22mg 147%
Vitamin K 0µg 134.3µg 112%
Copper 0.934mg 0.019mg 102%
Manganese 2.131mg 0.033mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 25.796g 81%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.087mg 66%
Magnesium 279mg 5mg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 9.202g 58%
Phosphorus 508mg 186mg 46%
Fiber 10.3g 0g 41%
Iron 3.49mg 0.3mg 40%
Sodium 7mg 901mg 39%
Protein 20.96g 1.32g 39%
Calcium 347mg 28mg 32%
Zinc 3.29mg 0.17mg 28%
Potassium 748mg 64mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 0.054mg 19%
Fats 55.5g 44.54g 17%
Saturated fat 4.152g 6.964g 13%
Folate 53µg 4µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Calories 614kcal 430kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.03mg 6%
Choline 52.1mg 32.8mg 4%
Carbs 18.82g 5.9g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Selenium 2.4µg 3.5µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.015mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.68g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 0.272mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.52g 5.9g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 4.43g 4.69g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0.57g 0%
Trans fat 0.182g N/A
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Ranch 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
68%
Almond butter
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.812g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients
  2. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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