Ranch dressing vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ranch dressing and Margarine?
- Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Margarine is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 89% higher.
We used Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3620% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5084.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +305.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +725% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +742.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
25.796 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +322.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~24.302g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 430kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 1.32g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 44.54g | 80.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.9g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 5.9g | 0.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 4.69g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0mg |
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| Starch | 0.57g |
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| Phosphorus | 186mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 901mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 69IU | 3577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 15µg | 819µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.22mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg |
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| Selenium | 3.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.054mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 134.3µg | 93µg |
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| Folate | 4µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.182g | 14.89g |
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| Choline | 32.8mg | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.964g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.202g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 25.796g | 24.302g |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 3.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.139g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 22.153g | 21.522g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)