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Ranch dressing vs. Ketchup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ranch dressing and Ketchup

  • Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Ketchup is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 109% higher.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Catsup.

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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 9.3% 4.5% 25% 13% 28% 4.6% 11% 118% 11% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +615.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.17mg
~equal in Sodium ~907mg

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 14% 32% 29% 0% 2.8% 38% 27% 2.8% 36% 0% 7.5% 6.8% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4376.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +663.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +426.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%

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
27% 69% 3%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 27.4 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 2.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +364.4%
Contains more WaterWater +50%
Contains more OtherOther +15.2%

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61246.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62817.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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
11% 48% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.3 g
Glucose: 10.25 g
Fructose: 8.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +23.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1214.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1182.4%
~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 Ketchup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ketchup Opinion
Calories 430kcal 101kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 1.04g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 0.1g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Ketchup
Net carbs 5.9g 27.1g Ketchup
Carbs 5.9g 27.4g Ketchup
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Ketchup
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Ketchup
Calcium 28mg 15mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 281mg Ketchup
Iron 0.3mg 0.35mg Ketchup
Sugar 4.69g 21.27g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0g 0.3g Ketchup
Copper 0.019mg 0.085mg Ketchup
Zinc 0.17mg 0.17mg
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 26mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 907mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 527IU Ketchup
Vitamin A 15µg 26µg Ketchup
Vitamin E 2.22mg 1.46mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.084mg Ketchup
Selenium 3.5µg 0.7µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.166mg Ketchup
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 1.434mg Ketchup
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.047mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.158mg Ketchup
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 9µg Ketchup
Trans Fat 0.182g 0g Ketchup
Choline 32.8mg 12.5mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.014g Ketchup
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0.015g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0.041g Ranch dressing
Tryptophan 0.005mg Ketchup
Threonine 0.019mg Ketchup
Isoleucine 0.014mg Ketchup
Leucine 0.021mg Ketchup
Lysine 0.023mg Ketchup
Methionine 0.005mg Ketchup
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Ketchup
Valine 0.014mg Ketchup
Histidine 0.013mg Ketchup
Fructose 0.68g 8.72g Ketchup
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 Ketchup
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
16%
Ketchup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
23%
Ketchup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ketchup
Ketchup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ketchup
Ketchup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ketchup
Ketchup 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. Ketchup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168556/nutrients

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

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