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Ranch dressing vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ranch dressing and Barbecue sauce different?

  • Ranch dressing is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B12, however, Barbecue sauce is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 110% higher.

Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Sauce, barbecue are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +830%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.5%
Contains more IronIron +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg

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% 4.1% 44% 3% 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 2% 13% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7361.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +362%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%

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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61%
Contains more FatsFats +6969.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +591%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11122%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25440.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +62.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +44.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2001.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1983.8%
~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.
Ranch dressing Barbecue sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Barbecue sauce Opinion
Calories 430kcal 172kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 0.82g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 0.63g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Net carbs 5.9g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 5.9g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Calcium 28mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 64mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.3mg 0.64mg Barbecue sauce
Sugar 4.69g 33.24g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Starch 0.57g 0.35g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 20mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 1027mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 15µg 11µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 0.8mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 3.5µg 1.3µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.056mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.164mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 1.8µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 2µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g 0g Barbecue sauce
Choline 32.8mg 7.1mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0.082g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0.101g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g 0.021g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.001g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g 0.08g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.919g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.