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

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How are Ranch dressing and Fish sauce different?

  • Ranch dressing has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, however, Fish sauce is richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Fish sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 302% more than Ranch dressing.
  • Fish sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve types were 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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2557.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +606.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

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 1.7% 0.72% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +475%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +182.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1175%

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +445300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +689.8%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +460000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +859766.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

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 Fish sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Fish sauce Opinion
Calories 430kcal 35kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 5.06g Fish sauce
Fats 44.54g 0.01g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fish sauce
Net carbs 5.9g 3.64g Ranch dressing
Carbs 5.9g 3.64g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Fish sauce
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 175mg Fish sauce
Calcium 28mg 43mg Fish sauce
Potassium 64mg 288mg Fish sauce
Iron 0.3mg 0.78mg Fish sauce
Sugar 4.69g 3.64g Fish sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.05mg Fish sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.2mg Fish sauce
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 7mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 7851mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 12IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 15µg 4µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.233mg Fish sauce
Selenium 3.5µg 9.1µg Fish sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.012mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.057mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 2.313mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.118mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.396mg Fish sauce
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.48µg Fish sauce
Vitamin K 134.3µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 51µg Fish sauce
Trans Fat 0.182g Fish sauce
Choline 32.8mg 13.2mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.003g Fish sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0.002g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0.003g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Fish sauce
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.002g 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 Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 6950mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.961g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.