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French dressing vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between French dressing and Russian dressing

  • French dressing has more Copper, however, Russian dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Russian dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 30% more than French dressing.
  • Russian dressing contains 3 times less Copper than French dressing. French dressing contains 0.16mg of Copper, while Russian dressing contains 0.058mg.
  • French dressing has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 9.4% 27% 53% 5.5% 6.9% 109% 14% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg
~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 16% 32% 20% 0% 6% 12% 8.8% 0% 13% 0% 45% 1.5% 2.2%
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 20% 35% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +232%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +201.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +15%
~equal in Vitamin A ~577IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 31% 54% 2%
Protein: 0.58 g
Fats: 11.52 g
Carbs: 31.22 g
Water: 54.28 g
Other: 2.4 g
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more FatsFats +127.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~equal in Carbs ~31.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.852 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French dressing Russian dressing Opinion
Calories 222kcal 355kcal Russian dressing
Protein 0.58g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 11.52g 26.18g Russian dressing
Vitamin C 4.8mg 6mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 29.72g 31.2g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.22g 31.9g Russian dressing
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Russian dressing
Calcium 11mg 13mg Russian dressing
Potassium 107mg 173mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg French dressing
Sugar 16.86g 17.68g French dressing
Fiber 1.5g 0.7g French dressing
Copper 0.16mg 0.058mg French dressing
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Russian dressing
Sodium 838mg 1133mg French dressing
Vitamin A 541IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 1mg 3.32mg Russian dressing
Manganese 0.11mg 0.063mg French dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 1.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.046mg French dressing
Vitamin B3 0.467mg 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.097mg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 17.8µg 53.7µg Russian dressing
Folate 2µg 5µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g French dressing
Choline 4mg 4.6mg Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 0.842g 2.39g French dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.518g 5.928g Russian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.852g 14.83g Russian dressing
Tryptophan 0.003mg French dressing
Threonine 0.014mg French dressing
Isoleucine 0.01mg French dressing
Leucine 0.015mg French dressing
Lysine 0.017mg French dressing
Methionine 0.002mg French dressing
Phenylalanine 0.016mg French dressing
Valine 0.01mg French dressing
Histidine 0.008mg French dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French dressing Russian 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
12%
French dressing
26%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
French dressing
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French dressing
French dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.548g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171404/nutrients
  2. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.