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French dressing vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French dressing and Tomato sauce?

  • French dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Tomato sauce is higher in Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • French dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 36% more.
  • French dressing has 103 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Tomato sauce. While French dressing has 4.518g of Monounsaturated Fat, Tomato sauce has only 0.044g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tomato sauce is lower.

We used Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced fat and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added types in this article.

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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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.6%
Contains more IronIron +31.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.113mg

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 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +535.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.024mg
~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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +3740%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.9%
Contains more WaterWater +68.2%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10168.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3083.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%

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 Tomato sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French dressing Tomato sauce Opinion
Calories 222kcal 24kcal French dressing
Protein 0.58g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 11.52g 0.3g French dressing
Vitamin C 4.8mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Net carbs 29.72g 3.81g French dressing
Carbs 31.22g 5.31g French dressing
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Calcium 11mg 14mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 107mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.73mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 16.86g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Copper 0.16mg 0.115mg French dressing
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 16mg 27mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 838mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 541IU 435IU French dressing
Vitamin A 27µg 22µg French dressing
Vitamin E 1mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.11mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 1.6µg 0.6µg French dressing
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.024mg
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.467mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 17.8µg 2.8µg French dressing
Folate 2µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Choline 4mg 9.9mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.842g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 4.518g 0.044g French dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.852g 0.121g French dressing
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.014mg 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.015mg 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.017mg 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.002mg 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.01mg 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.008mg 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French dressing Tomato sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
French dressing
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
French dressing
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 827mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.801g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.