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Ketchup vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ketchup and Ranch dressing

  • Ketchup is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 109% higher.
  • Ketchup contains 27 times more Vitamin B3 than Ranch dressing. Ketchup contains 1.434mg of Vitamin B3, while Ranch dressing contains 0.054mg.
  • Ketchup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Catsup and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular.

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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 9.3% 4.5% 25% 13% 28% 4.6% 11% 118% 11% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +615.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg
~equal in Sodium ~901mg

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 14% 32% 29% 0% 2.8% 38% 27% 2.8% 36% 0% 7.5% 6.8% 6.8%
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 0% 4.1% 44% 3% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +663.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4376.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 69% 3%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 2.95 g
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +364.4%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more OtherOther +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44440%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61246.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62817.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 48% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.3 g
Glucose: 10.25 g
Fructose: 8.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
11% 35% 15% 13% 26%
Starch: 0.57 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 1.35 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +23.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1214.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1182.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ketchup Ranch dressing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ketchup Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 101kcal 430kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.04g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 0.1g 44.54g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Ketchup
Net carbs 27.1g 5.9g Ketchup
Carbs 27.4g 5.9g Ketchup
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Ketchup
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 13mg 5mg Ketchup
Calcium 15mg 28mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 281mg 64mg Ketchup
Iron 0.35mg 0.3mg Ketchup
Sugar 21.27g 4.69g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0.3g 0g Ketchup
Copper 0.085mg 0.019mg Ketchup
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 26mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 907mg 901mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 527IU 69IU Ketchup
Vitamin A 26µg 15µg Ketchup
Vitamin E 1.46mg 2.22mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.084mg 0.033mg Ketchup
Selenium 0.7µg 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.087mg Ketchup
Vitamin B3 1.434mg 0.054mg Ketchup
Vitamin B5 0.047mg 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.03mg Ketchup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 3µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 9µg 4µg Ketchup
Trans Fat 0g 0.182g Ketchup
Choline 12.5mg 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 0.014g 6.964g Ketchup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 9.202g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 25.796g Ranch dressing
Tryptophan 0.005mg Ketchup
Threonine 0.019mg Ketchup
Isoleucine 0.014mg Ketchup
Leucine 0.021mg Ketchup
Lysine 0.023mg Ketchup
Methionine 0.005mg Ketchup
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Ketchup
Valine 0.014mg Ketchup
Histidine 0.013mg Ketchup
Fructose 8.72g 0.68g Ketchup
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ketchup Ranch dressing
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
16%
Ketchup
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ketchup
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ketchup
Ketchup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ketchup
Ketchup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ketchup
Ketchup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ketchup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168556/nutrients
  2. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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