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

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Significant differences between Ranch dressing and Cocktail sauce

  • Ranch dressing has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B12, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Ranch dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 108% more than Cocktail sauce.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.8%
Contains more IronIron +176.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348.5%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg
~equal in Sodium ~983mg

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 39% 22% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2952.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +420.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +4141.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +378.3%
Contains more WaterWater +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +44.5%
~equal in Protein ~1.36g

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 Cocktail 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 Cocktail sauce Opinion
Calories 430kcal 124kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 1.36g Cocktail sauce
Fats 44.54g 1.05g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Net carbs 5.9g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 5.9g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 17mg Cocktail sauce
Calcium 28mg 26mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.3mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Sugar 4.69g 11.83g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.38mg Cocktail sauce
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 30mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 983mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 15µg 18µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 2.22mg 1.08mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 3.5µg 2.2µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.047mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.068mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 4.4µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Trans Fat 0.182g Cocktail sauce
Choline 32.8mg 11mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g Ranch dressing
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 22.153g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Cocktail 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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.964g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail 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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.