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Olive oil vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Olive oil and French dressing

  • Olive oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while French dressing has more Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Olive oil covers your daily need of Vitamin E 89% more than French dressing.
  • Olive oil contains 16 times more Saturated Fat than French dressing. While Olive oil contains 13.808g of Saturated Fat, French dressing contains only 0.842g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, olive, salad or cooking and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat.

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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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
9
French dressing
French dressing
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
French dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 28% 6% 7% 10% 110% 6% 54% 15% 9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10600%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
7
French dressing
French dressing
Contains more Vitamin E +1335%
Contains more Vitamin K +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
French dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 20% 0% 16% 6% 12% 9% 0% 13% 2% 0% 45%
Contains more Vitamin E +1335%
Contains more Vitamin K +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
French dressing
French dressing
Contains more Fats +768.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
French dressing
12% 31% 54% 2%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 11.52 g
Carbs: 31.22 g
Water: 54.28 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +768.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
1
French dressing
French dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1514.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
French dressing
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.852 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1514.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil French dressing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 29.72g French dressing
Protein 0g 0.58g French dressing
Fats 100g 11.52g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 31.22g French dressing
Calories 884kcal 222kcal Olive oil
Sugar 0g 16.86g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 1.5g French dressing
Calcium 1mg 11mg French dressing
Iron 0.56mg 0.73mg French dressing
Magnesium 0mg 8mg French dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 16mg French dressing
Potassium 1mg 107mg French dressing
Sodium 2mg 838mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 0.2mg French dressing
Copper 0mg 0.16mg French dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.11mg French dressing
Selenium 0µg 1.6µg French dressing
Vitamin A 0IU 541IU French dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg French dressing
Vitamin E 14.35mg 1mg Olive oil
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg French dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.024mg French dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.052mg French dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.467mg French dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.055mg French dressing
Folate 0µg 2µg French dressing
Vitamin K 60.2µg 17.8µg Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.003mg French dressing
Threonine 0mg 0.014mg French dressing
Isoleucine 0mg 0.01mg French dressing
Leucine 0mg 0.015mg French dressing
Lysine 0mg 0.017mg French dressing
Methionine 0mg 0.002mg French dressing
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.016mg French dressing
Valine 0mg 0.01mg French dressing
Histidine 0mg 0.008mg French dressing
Saturated Fat 13.808g 0.842g French dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 4.518g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 3.852g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil French dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
36%
Olive oil
13%
French dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
24%
French dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.966g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
French dressing
French dressing is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing
French dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French dressing
French dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/nutrients
  2. French dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171404/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.