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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.
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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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.
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% 5% 44% 1.5% 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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 +5360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +305.4%

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
81% 17% 2%
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
17% 22% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
19% 50% 31%
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%
~equal in 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.
Ranch dressing Margarine
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Margarine DV% diff.
Vitamin A 15µg 819µg 89%
Monounsaturated fat 9.202g 38.877g 74%
Fats 44.54g 80.71g 56%
Vitamin E 2.22mg 9mg 45%
Sodium 901mg 2mg 39%
Saturated fat 6.964g 15.189g 37%
Vitamin K 134.3µg 93µg 34%
Phosphorus 186mg 5mg 26%
Calories 430kcal 717kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 24.302g 10%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Selenium 3.5µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 5%
Choline 32.8mg 12.4mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.1µg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 0.06mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 3mg 3%
Copper 0.019mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.009mg 2%
Protein 1.32g 0.16g 2%
Carbs 5.9g 0.7g 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 64mg 18mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Folate 4µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 5.9g 0.7g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 5mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 4.69g 0g N/A
Starch 0.57g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.023mg 0%
Trans fat 0.182g 14.89g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.