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Ranch dressing vs. Thousand island — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ranch dressing and Thousand island?

  • Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Choline, while Thousand island is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Iron.
  • Thousand island's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 119% higher.
  • Thousand island is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Salad dressing, thousand island, commercial, regular 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 5.7% 5.1% 9.4% 44% 0% 7.1% 12% 125% 5.2% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more IronIron +293.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.2%
~equal in Sodium ~962mg

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% 13% 80% 0% 361% 13% 7.8% 0% 0% 0% 173% 0% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +613%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +674.1%
~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
35% 15% 47% 3%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 35.06 g
Carbs: 14.64 g
Water: 46.51 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.1%
~equal in Water ~46.51g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

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
16% 25% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 18.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 35% 15% 13% 26%
Starch: 0.57 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 1.35 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
42% 31% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.4 g
Glucose: 4.78 g
Fructose: 4 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +244.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +512.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +488.2%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Thousand island
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Thousand island Opinion
Calories 430kcal 379kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 1.09g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 35.06g Ranch dressing
Net carbs 5.9g 13.84g Thousand island
Carbs 5.9g 14.64g Thousand island
Cholesterol 26mg 26mg
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 8mg Thousand island
Calcium 28mg 17mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 107mg Thousand island
Iron 0.3mg 1.18mg Thousand island
Sugar 4.69g 15.18g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0g 0.8g Thousand island
Copper 0.019mg 0mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0.17mg 0.26mg Thousand island
Starch 0.57g 0g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 27mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 962mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 69IU 213IU Thousand island
Vitamin A 15µg 14µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 2.22mg 4mg Thousand island
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.04mg Thousand island
Selenium 3.5µg 1.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.445mg Thousand island
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.058mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.418mg Thousand island
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 69.1µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g Thousand island
Choline 32.8mg 4.6mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 5.092g Thousand island
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 7.881g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 18.22g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g 4g Thousand island
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 Thousand island
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
50%
Thousand island
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
22%
Thousand island

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thousand island
Thousand island is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.872g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (26 mg)
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.

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. Thousand island - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171402/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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