Margarine vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between margarine and ranch dressing?
- Margarine is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E, while ranch dressing is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 70% higher.
- Ranch dressing has 4 times less vitamin E than margarine. Margarine has 9mg of vitamin E, while ranch dressing has 2.22mg.
- Ranch dressing is lower in saturated fat.
We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +400% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3620% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5360% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +305.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +164.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 819µg | 15µg | 89% |
Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 9.202g | 74% |
Fats | 80.71g | 44.54g | 56% |
Vitamin E | 9mg | 2.22mg | 45% |
Sodium | 2mg | 901mg | 39% |
Saturated fat | 15.189g | 6.964g | 37% |
Vitamin K | 93µg | 134.3µg | 34% |
Phosphorus | 5mg | 186mg | 26% |
Calories | 717kcal | 430kcal | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 25.796g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
Selenium | 0µg | 3.5µg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 5% | |
Choline | 12.4mg | 32.8mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.17µg | 3% |
Iron | 0.06mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 3mg | 28mg | 3% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
Protein | 0.16g | 1.32g | 2% |
Carbs | 0.7g | 5.9g | 2% |
Zinc | 0mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Potassium | 18mg | 64mg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.7g | 5.9g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
Magnesium | 3mg | 5mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 4.69g | N/A |
Starch | 0.57g | 0% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 14.89g | 0.182g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 3.276g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.139g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 22.153g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
Contains more FatsFats | +81.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +725% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +742.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +176.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
25.796 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +322.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~25.796g