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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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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.
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Equal in Selenium - 1.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 28% 6% 7% 10% 110% 6% 54% 15% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +74.6%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Equal in Selenium - 1.6

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 B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +232%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +201.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 577
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +232%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +201.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 577

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +40.9%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.9
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 Water +40.9%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Carbs - 31.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.852 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 29.72g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 0.58g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 11.52g 26.18g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.22g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 222kcal 355kcal Russian dressing
Sugar 16.86g 17.68g French dressing
Fiber 1.5g 0.7g French dressing
Calcium 11mg 13mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.73mg 0.6mg French dressing
Magnesium 8mg 10mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Russian dressing
Potassium 107mg 173mg Russian dressing
Sodium 838mg 1133mg French dressing
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.16mg 0.058mg French dressing
Manganese 0.11mg 0.063mg French dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 1.6µg
Vitamin A 541IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 1mg 3.32mg Russian dressing
Vitamin C 4.8mg 6mg Russian dressing
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
Folate 2µg 5µg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 17.8µg 53.7µg 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
Trans Fat 0.17g French 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French dressing Russian 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
13%
French dressing
28%
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.