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

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

  • Ceasar dressing has less Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Italian dressing.
  • Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 28% higher.

We used Salad dressing, caesar, fat-free 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.
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.019
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 11% 3% 13% 5% 166% 9% 7% 6% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.019

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +21300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 8% 3% 1% 2% 10% 2% 5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +21300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276.9%
Contains more Carbs +207.6%
Contains more Other +22.6%
Contains more Fats +2804.3%
Contains more Water +25%
31% 64% 3%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 30.73 g
Water: 64.1 g
Other: 3.47 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 Protein +276.9%
Contains more Carbs +207.6%
Contains more Other +22.6%
Contains more Fats +2804.3%
Contains more Water +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32260%
64% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32260%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ceasar dressing Italian dressing
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ceasar dressing Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 30.53g 9.99g Ceasar dressing
Protein 1.47g 0.39g Ceasar dressing
Fats 0.23g 6.68g Italian dressing
Carbs 30.73g 9.99g Ceasar dressing
Calories 131kcal 102kcal Ceasar dressing
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 8.82g 9.16g Ceasar dressing
Fiber 0.2g 0g Ceasar dressing
Calcium 33mg 15mg Ceasar dressing
Iron 0.29mg 0.25mg Ceasar dressing
Magnesium 4mg 4mg
Phosphorus 30mg 12mg Ceasar dressing
Potassium 48mg 90mg Italian dressing
Sodium 1265mg 891mg Italian dressing
Zinc 0.3mg 0.06mg Ceasar dressing
Copper 0.019mg 0.019mg
Manganese 0.04mg 0.029mg Ceasar dressing
Selenium 2.2µg 1.6µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin A 4IU 12IU Italian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.012mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.008mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.094mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.055mg Italian dressing
Folate 2µg 3µg Italian dressing
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin K 0µg 12.5µg 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
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Italian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g Ceasar dressing
Saturated Fat 0.096g 0.833g Ceasar dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.045g 1.725g Italian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 3.236g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Ceasar dressing Italian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Ceasar dressing
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Ceasar dressing
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.737g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing 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. Ceasar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171045/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.