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

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Significant differences between Ranch dressing and Italian dressing

  • Ranch dressing has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Italian dressing is richer in Vitamin E.
  • Ranch dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 102% more than Italian dressing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat.

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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 2.9% 4.5% 7.9% 9.4% 6.3% 1.6% 5.1% 116% 3.8% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.019mg
~equal in Sodium ~891mg

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% 0.72% 86% 0% 3% 1.8% 1.8% 0% 13% 0% 31% 2.3% 1.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +974.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +893.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.3%
~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
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238.5%
Contains more FatsFats +566.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.3%
Contains more WaterWater +75.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

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% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.236 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +433.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +697.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 35% 15% 13% 26%
Starch: 0.57 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 1.35 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 39% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.57 g
Glucose: 3.54 g
Fructose: 5.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +226.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +353.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +642.6%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Italian dressing
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Italian dressing Opinion
Calories 430kcal 102kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 0.39g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 6.68g Ranch dressing
Net carbs 5.9g 9.99g Italian dressing
Carbs 5.9g 9.99g Italian dressing
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Italian dressing
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 4mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 28mg 15mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 90mg Italian dressing
Iron 0.3mg 0.25mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 4.69g 9.16g Ranch dressing
Copper 0.019mg 0.019mg
Zinc 0.17mg 0.06mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g 0g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 12mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 891mg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 12IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.029mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 3.5µg 1.6µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.012mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.008mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.094mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.055mg Italian dressing
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 12.5µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 3µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g 0.017g Italian dressing
Choline 32.8mg 3.3mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.833g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 1.725g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 3.236g Ranch dressing
Tryptophan 0.006mg Italian dressing
Threonine 0.012mg Italian dressing
Isoleucine 0.016mg Italian dressing
Leucine 0.024mg Italian dressing
Lysine 0.018mg Italian dressing
Methionine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Italian dressing
Valine 0.017mg Italian dressing
Histidine 0.008mg Italian dressing
Fructose 0.68g 5.05g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g 0.441g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g 0.017g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g 0.002g Ranch dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g 2.758g Ranch dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Italian 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
11%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.131g)
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 ($)

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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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