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

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What are the main differences between Ranch dressing and Flaxseed oil?

  • Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E, while Flaxseed oil is higher in Copper, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Ranch dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 109% higher.

We used Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed types in this comparison.

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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 11% 2.7% 2.7% 13% 22% 8.5% 12% 0.78% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +252.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.3%

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 0% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.7%
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 +3969.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
99%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 99.01 g
Carbs: 0.39 g
Water: 0.16 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1412.8%
Contains more WaterWater +28450%
Contains more OtherOther +3557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +122.3%

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
10% 22% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 64.876 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +124.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.5%

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 Flaxseed oil
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Flaxseed oil Opinion
Calories 430kcal 878kcal Flaxseed oil
Protein 1.32g 0.37g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 99.01g Flaxseed oil
Net carbs 5.9g 0.39g Ranch dressing
Carbs 5.9g 0.39g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin D 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 15mg Flaxseed oil
Calcium 28mg 9mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 31mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0.3mg 0.34mg Flaxseed oil
Sugar 4.69g Flaxseed oil
Copper 0.019mg 0.067mg Flaxseed oil
Zinc 0.17mg 0.31mg Flaxseed oil
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 27mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 6mg Flaxseed oil
Vitamin A 69IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 15µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 0.71mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.141mg Flaxseed oil
Selenium 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 3.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g 0.184g Ranch dressing
Choline 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 9.047g Ranch dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 20.634g Flaxseed oil
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 64.876g Flaxseed oil
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g 48.93g Flaxseed oil
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.077g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.026g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.034g Flaxseed oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g 15.679g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Flaxseed 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
2%
Flaxseed oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
9%
Flaxseed oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 895mg)
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. Flaxseed oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171442/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.