Ranch dressing vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ranch dressing and salsa?
- Ranch dressing is higher in phosphorus and vitamin B12; however, salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Ranch dressing's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% more.
We used Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +520% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +775% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +321.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +646.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +405.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +396.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22170% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.4% |
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57412.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24008.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 25.796g | 0.107g | 171% |
| Vitamin K | 134.3µg | 112% | |
| Fats | 44.54g | 0.2g | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 6.964g | 0.029g | 32% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2.24mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.202g | 0.016g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 186mg | 30mg | 22% |
| Calories | 430kcal | 36kcal | 20% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 430mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.22mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.096mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 0.4µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.8mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 64mg | 270mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.054mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 28µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.32g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.9g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Carbs | 5.9g | 7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 4.69g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.57g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.182g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 3.276g | 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 | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.935g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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