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Ranch dressing vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ranch dressing and olive oil

  • Ranch dressing has more vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and choline; however, olive oil has more vitamin E.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 81% more.
  • Olive oil is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.09% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +123.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10833.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +546.4%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%

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
14% 75% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.808 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.523 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +692.9%

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 Olive oil
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 Ranch dressing Olive oil DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 9.202g 72.961g 159%
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 10.523g 102%
Fats 44.54g 100g 85%
Vitamin E 2.22mg 14.35mg 81%
Vitamin K 134.3µg 60.2µg 62%
Sodium 901mg 2mg 39%
Saturated fat 6.964g 13.808g 31%
Phosphorus 186mg 0mg 27%
Calories 430kcal 884kcal 23%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0mg 7%
Choline 32.8mg 0.3mg 6%
Selenium 3.5µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 1mg 3%
Protein 1.32g 0g 3%
Iron 0.3mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 5.9g 0g 2%
Copper 0.019mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 64mg 1mg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Folate 4µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 5.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.69g 0g N/A
Starch 0.57g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.182g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g 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 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 Olive oil
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
37%
Ranch dressing
34%
Olive oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
2%
Olive oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.844g)
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 - $1.4)
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?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil 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. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/nutrients
  2. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/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.