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Ranch dressing vs. Palm kernel oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ranch dressing and Palm kernel oil

  • Ranch dressing has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Choline, however, Palm kernel oil has more Vitamin E.
  • Palm kernel oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Vegetable oil, palm kernel.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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% 76% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0.11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 +443.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.6%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +124.5%

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
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 81.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.6 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1512.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Palm kernel oil Opinion
Calories 430kcal 862kcal Palm kernel oil
Protein 1.32g 0g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 100g Palm kernel oil
Net carbs 5.9g 0g Ranch dressing
Carbs 5.9g 0g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Palm kernel oil
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 28mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0.3mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 4.69g 0g Palm kernel oil
Copper 0.019mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0.17mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 0mg Palm kernel oil
Vitamin A 69IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 3.81mg Palm kernel oil
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 3.5µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 24.7µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g Palm kernel oil
Choline 32.8mg 0.2mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 81.5g Ranch dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 11.4g Palm kernel oil
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 1.6g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Palm kernel oil
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%
Palm kernel oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
0%
Palm kernel oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 74.536g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm kernel oil
Palm kernel oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm kernel oil
Palm kernel oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm kernel oil
Palm kernel oil contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
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. Palm kernel oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171422/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.