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Ranch dressing vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ranch dressing and almond butter

  • Ranch dressing is richer in vitamin K, yet almond butter is richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almond butter is 147% higher.
  • Almond butter contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5480%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1139.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1068.8%
Contains more IronIron +1063.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +4815.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1835.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6357.6%

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% 5% 44% 1.5% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
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% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +990.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +979.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +243.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1225%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2685.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1487.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 22% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +612.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +133.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Ranch dressing Almond butter
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 2.22mg 24.21mg 147%
Vitamin K 134.3µg 0µg 112%
Copper 0.019mg 0.934mg 102%
Manganese 0.033mg 2.131mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 13.613g 81%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.939mg 66%
Magnesium 5mg 279mg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 9.202g 32.445g 58%
Phosphorus 186mg 508mg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.3g 41%
Iron 0.3mg 3.49mg 40%
Sodium 901mg 7mg 39%
Protein 1.32g 20.96g 39%
Calcium 28mg 347mg 32%
Zinc 0.17mg 3.29mg 28%
Potassium 64mg 748mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 3.155mg 19%
Fats 44.54g 55.5g 17%
Saturated fat 6.964g 4.152g 13%
Folate 4µg 53µg 12%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Calories 430kcal 614kcal 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.103mg 6%
Choline 32.8mg 52.1mg 4%
Carbs 5.9g 18.82g 4%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 3.5µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.041mg 2%
Fructose 0.68g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.318mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 5.9g 8.52g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.69g 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.57g 0.08g 0%
Trans fat 0.182g N/A
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Almond butter
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
37%
Ranch dressing
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.812g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

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

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