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

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What are the main differences between Italian dressing and Russian dressing?

  • Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E, yet Russian dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Russian dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 34% higher.
  • Italian dressing contains less Sodium.

We used Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat and Salad dressing, russian dressing types in this comparison.

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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 2.9% 4.5% 7.9% 9.4% 6.3% 1.6% 5.1% 116% 3.8% 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 CalciumCalcium +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.2%
~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 0% 0.72% 86% 0% 3% 1.8% 1.8% 0% 13% 0% 31% 2.3% 1.8%
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 EVitamin E +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4708.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +329.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 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 +107.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +291.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.3%
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.236 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 -65.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +243.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +358.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian 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 Italian dressing Russian dressing Opinion
Calories 102kcal 355kcal Russian dressing
Protein 0.39g 0.69g Russian dressing
Fats 6.68g 26.18g Russian dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 9.99g 31.2g Russian dressing
Carbs 9.99g 31.9g Russian dressing
Magnesium 4mg 10mg Russian dressing
Calcium 15mg 13mg Italian dressing
Potassium 90mg 173mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.25mg 0.6mg Russian dressing
Sugar 9.16g 17.68g Italian dressing
Fiber 0g 0.7g Russian dressing
Copper 0.019mg 0.058mg Russian dressing
Zinc 0.06mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 12mg 20mg Russian dressing
Sodium 891mg 1133mg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 12IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A 1µg 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 3.32mg Italian dressing
Manganese 0.029mg 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 1.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.029mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.008mg 0.046mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.094mg 0.594mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.097mg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 12.5µg 53.7µg Russian dressing
Folate 3µg 5µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.17g Italian dressing
Choline 3.3mg 4.6mg Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 0.833g 2.39g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.725g 5.928g Russian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.236g 14.83g Russian dressing
Tryptophan 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Fructose 5.05g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian 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
11%
Italian dressing
26%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Italian 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?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.557g)
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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.