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Ranch dressing vs. Caesar dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ranch dressing and caesar dressing

  • Ranch dressing is richer in vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12, yet caesar dressing is richer in vitamin E, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for ranch dressing is 25% higher.
  • Ranch dressing contains 10 times more phosphorus than caesar dressing. Ranch dressing contains 186mg of phosphorus, while caesar dressing contains 19mg.
  • Ranch dressing contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Salad dressing, caesar 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 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 1.4% 14% 2.6% 41% 3.3% 3% 8.1% 158% 5% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +878.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.2%

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 1% 3% 95% 1.5% 2.5% 2.3% 0.75% 5% 5.8% 3.8% 262% 1.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

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
2% 58% 3% 34% 2%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 57.85 g
Carbs: 3.3 g
Water: 34.3 g
Other: 2.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.8%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.9%
~equal in Other ~2.38g

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
16% 24% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.789 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32.857 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.4%

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 Caesar dressing
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Caesar dressing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 32.857g 47%
Vitamin K 134.3µg 104.8µg 25%
Phosphorus 186mg 19mg 24%
Fats 44.54g 57.85g 20%
Vitamin E 2.22mg 4.74mg 17%
Sodium 901mg 1209mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 9.202g 13.504g 11%
Iron 0.3mg 1.08mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.964g 8.789g 8%
Calories 430kcal 542kcal 6%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.03µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.01mg 6%
Cholesterol 26mg 39mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.083mg 4%
Choline 32.8mg 15.6mg 3%
Selenium 3.5µg 1.6µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Protein 1.32g 2.17g 2%
Calcium 28mg 48mg 2%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.11mg 1%
Copper 0.019mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin A 15µg 9µg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Carbs 5.9g 3.3g 1%
Potassium 64mg 29mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 5.9g 2.8g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 5IU 0%
Sugar 4.69g 2.81g N/A
Starch 0.57g 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.025mg 0%
Trans fat 0.182g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.016g 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 Caesar dressing
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
30%
Caesar dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
24%
Caesar dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.825g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caesar dressing
Caesar dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
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 minerals?
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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. Caesar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169055/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.