Italian dressing vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Italian dressing and French dressing
- Italian dressing is higher in Vitamin E, however, French dressing is richer in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin C, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Italian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 22% higher.
- Italian dressing has less Sugar.
The food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +742.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +279.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +328% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +396.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
6.68 g
Carbs:
9.99 g
Water:
80.11 g
Other:
2.83 g
Protein:
0.58 g
Fats:
11.52 g
Carbs:
31.22 g
Water:
54.28 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.236 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.842 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.852 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +161.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.842g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 102kcal | 222kcal |
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| Protein | 0.39g | 0.58g |
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| Fats | 6.68g | 11.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.99g | 29.72g |
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| Carbs | 9.99g | 31.22g |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 90mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 9.16g | 16.86g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.16mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Sodium | 891mg | 838mg |
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| Vitamin A | 12IU | 541IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.28mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.008mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.094mg | 0.467mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.055mg | |
| Vitamin K | 12.5µg | 17.8µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.017g |
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| Choline | 3.3mg | 4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.833g | 0.842g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.725g | 4.518g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.236g | 3.852g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.012mg | 0.014mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.016mg | 0.01mg |
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| Leucine | 0.024mg | 0.015mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.017mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.002mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.013mg | 0.016mg |
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| Valine | 0.017mg | 0.01mg |
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| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | |
| Fructose | 5.05g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.758g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
11%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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 ($)