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

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Differences between French dressing and Safflower oil

  • French dressing is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin C, however, Safflower oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Safflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 221% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat and Oil, safflower, salad or cooking, high oleic (primary safflower oil of commerce).

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +3310%
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 0% 682% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 18%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +3310%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1564.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.8%
9% 49% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.852 g
8% 79% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.541 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 75.221 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.82 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1564.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.8%

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 Safflower oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French dressing Safflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 29.72g 0g French dressing
Protein 0.58g 0g French dressing
Fats 11.52g 100g Safflower oil
Carbs 31.22g 0g French dressing
Calories 222kcal 884kcal Safflower oil
Sugar 16.86g 0g Safflower oil
Fiber 1.5g 0g French dressing
Calcium 11mg 0mg French dressing
Iron 0.73mg 0mg French dressing
Magnesium 8mg 0mg French dressing
Phosphorus 16mg 0mg French dressing
Potassium 107mg 0mg French dressing
Sodium 838mg 0mg Safflower oil
Zinc 0.2mg 0mg French dressing
Copper 0.16mg 0mg French dressing
Manganese 0.11mg 0mg French dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg French dressing
Vitamin A 541IU 0IU French dressing
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg French dressing
Vitamin E 1mg 34.1mg Safflower oil
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg French dressing
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0mg French dressing
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0mg French dressing
Vitamin B3 0.467mg 0mg French dressing
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0mg French dressing
Folate 2µg 0µg French dressing
Vitamin K 17.8µg 7.1µg French dressing
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0mg French dressing
Threonine 0.014mg 0mg French dressing
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0mg French dressing
Leucine 0.015mg 0mg French dressing
Lysine 0.017mg 0mg French dressing
Methionine 0.002mg 0mg French dressing
Phenylalanine 0.016mg 0mg French dressing
Valine 0.01mg 0mg French dressing
Histidine 0.008mg 0mg French dressing
Trans Fat 0.096g French dressing
Saturated Fat 0.842g 7.541g French dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.518g 75.221g Safflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 3.852g 12.82g Safflower oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.724g Safflower oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.096g Safflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French dressing Safflower oil
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
13%
French dressing
58%
Safflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
French dressing
0%
Safflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower oil
Safflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 838mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.699g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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)
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. Safflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171027/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.