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Ranch dressing vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ranch dressing and spread

  • Ranch dressing is richer than spread in vitamin K, phosphorus, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for ranch dressing is 102% higher.
  • Spread contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.2%

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%
Spread
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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% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.6%
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 +991.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +160.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +23.7%
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%

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
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.1%

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 Spread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Spread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 3.98g 145%
Vitamin K 134.3µg 12.3µg 102%
Fats 44.54g 17.1g 42%
Phosphorus 186mg 0mg 27%
Saturated fat 6.964g 2.22g 22%
Calories 430kcal 158kcal 14%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 7%
Choline 32.8mg 6%
Sodium 901mg 755mg 6%
Selenium 3.5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 9.202g 7.6g 4%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 2.22mg 1.7mg 3%
Protein 1.32g 0g 3%
Potassium 64mg 12mg 2%
Carbs 5.9g 0g 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%
Copper 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 5.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0%
Sugar 4.69g 0g N/A
Starch 0.57g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0%
Trans fat 0.182g 2.45g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Spread
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
5%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.