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Barbecue sauce vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue sauce and Ranch dressing different?

  • Barbecue sauce is higher in Copper, however, Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 110% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce contains 4 times more Copper than Ranch dressing. While Barbecue sauce contains 0.072mg of Copper, Ranch dressing contains only 0.019mg.
  • Ranch dressing has less Sodium.

Sauce, barbecue and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
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 +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.5%
Contains more IronIron +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +830%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg

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 2% 13% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
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% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7361.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +362%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 CarbsCarbs +591%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more FatsFats +6969.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11122%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25440.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +44.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2001.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1983.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +62.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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.
Barbecue sauce Ranch dressing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 172kcal 430kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 0.82g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 0.63g 44.54g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Net carbs 39.87g 5.9g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 40.77g 5.9g Barbecue sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 13mg 5mg Barbecue sauce
Calcium 33mg 28mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 232mg 64mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.64mg 0.3mg Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 4.69g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0.9g 0g Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.072mg 0.019mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Starch 0.35g 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 1027mg 901mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 224IU 69IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 11µg 15µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.22mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.126mg 0.033mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.054mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.03mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 1.8µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 2µg 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0g 0.182g Barbecue sauce
Choline 7.1mg 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 0.045g 6.964g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 9.202g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 25.796g Ranch dressing
Fructose 14.17g 0.68g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.019g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.919g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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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