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Caesar dressing vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caesar dressing and Italian dressing?

  • Italian dressing has less Vitamin K, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat than Caesar dressing.
  • Caesar dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 77% higher.

We used Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 14% 2.6% 41% 3.3% 3% 8.1% 158% 5% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.5% 7.9% 9.4% 6.3% 1.6% 5.1% 116% 3.8% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +332%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%
~equal in Selenium ~1.6µg

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 1% 2% 95% 3% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
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% 0.72% 86% 0% 3% 1.8% 1.8% 0% 13% 0% 31% 2.3% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +738.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~4.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 58% 3% 34% 2%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 57.85 g
Carbs: 3.3 g
Water: 34.3 g
Other: 2.38 g
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +456.4%
Contains more FatsFats +766%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +202.7%
Contains more WaterWater +133.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.789 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32.857 g
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.236 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +682.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +915.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caesar dressing Italian dressing Opinion
Calories 542kcal 102kcal Caesar dressing
Protein 2.17g 0.39g Caesar dressing
Fats 57.85g 6.68g Caesar dressing
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Net carbs 2.8g 9.99g Italian dressing
Carbs 3.3g 9.99g Italian dressing
Cholesterol 39mg 0mg Italian dressing
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Caesar dressing
Magnesium 2mg 4mg Italian dressing
Calcium 48mg 15mg Caesar dressing
Potassium 29mg 90mg Italian dressing
Iron 1.08mg 0.25mg Caesar dressing
Sugar 2.81g 9.16g Caesar dressing
Fiber 0.5g 0g Caesar dressing
Copper 0.01mg 0.019mg Italian dressing
Zinc 0.11mg 0.06mg Caesar dressing
Phosphorus 19mg 12mg Caesar dressing
Sodium 1209mg 891mg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 34IU 12IU Caesar dressing
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin E 4.74mg 4.28mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Caesar dressing
Manganese 0.038mg 0.029mg Caesar dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 1.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.012mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.008mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.094mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.083mg 0mg Caesar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.055mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B12 0.03µg 0µg Caesar dressing
Vitamin K 104.8µg 12.5µg Caesar dressing
Folate 2µg 3µg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g Caesar dressing
Choline 15.6mg 3.3mg Caesar dressing
Saturated Fat 8.789g 0.833g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.504g 1.725g Caesar dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 32.857g 3.236g Caesar 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
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.016g 0g Caesar dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caesar dressing Italian 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
30%
Caesar dressing
11%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Caesar dressing
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.956g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Caesar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169055/nutrients
  2. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.