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Ranch dressing vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ranch dressing and Tomato paste

  • Ranch dressing is higher in Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, yet Tomato paste is higher in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Ranch dressing covers your daily Vitamin K needs 102% more than Tomato paste.
  • Ranch dressing contains 70 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato paste. While Ranch dressing contains 6.964g of Saturated Fat, Tomato paste contains only 0.1g.

Food varieties used in this article are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1484.4%
Contains more IronIron +893.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1821.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.4%

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 73% 92% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2110.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5596.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +9376.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.9%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13634.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16022.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%

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
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +159.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +520%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +637.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +760.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Tomato paste
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Tomato paste Opinion
Calories 430kcal 82kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 44.54g 0.47g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Net carbs 5.9g 14.81g Tomato paste
Carbs 5.9g 18.91g Tomato paste
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 42mg Tomato paste
Calcium 28mg 36mg Tomato paste
Potassium 64mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Iron 0.3mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Sugar 4.69g 12.18g Ranch dressing
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Copper 0.019mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.17mg 0.63mg Tomato paste
Starch 0.57g 0.22g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 83mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 59mg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 69IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A 15µg 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 2.22mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 3.5µg 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.142mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 11.4µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 12µg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0.182g 0g Tomato paste
Choline 32.8mg 38.5mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0.067g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0.16g Ranch dressing
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Fructose 0.68g 5.85g Tomato paste
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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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Tomato paste
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
37%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.864g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

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

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