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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 89% 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 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.
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 0.67% 215% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 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 +5084.1%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +322.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~25.796g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 717kcal 430kcal Margarine
Protein 0.16g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 80.71g 44.54g Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Margarine
Net carbs 0.7g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Carbs 0.7g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 3mg 5mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 3mg 28mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 18mg 64mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0.06mg 0.3mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 0g 4.69g Margarine
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 5mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 2mg 901mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 69IU Margarine
Vitamin A 819µg 15µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 2.22mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 0µg 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.054mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.03mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 93µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 1µg 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.182g Ranch dressing
Choline 12.4mg 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 15.189g 6.964g Ranch dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 9.202g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 25.796g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
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 21.522g 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
51%
Margarine
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.