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

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What are the main differences between Ranch dressing and Tomato sauce?

  • Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Tomato sauce is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Ranch dressing's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 110% higher.

We used Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +483.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +364.1%
Contains more IronIron +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +505.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +242.4%

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 23% 26% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4696.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +530.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1735.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%

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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more FatsFats +14746.7%
Contains more OtherOther +34%
Contains more WaterWater +99.8%
~equal in Protein ~1.2g
~equal in Carbs ~5.31g

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
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20813.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21219%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%

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% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2557.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +133.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +145.6%
~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 Tomato sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Tomato sauce Opinion
Calories 430kcal 24kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 1.32g 1.2g Ranch dressing
Fats 44.54g 0.3g Ranch dressing
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Net carbs 5.9g 3.81g Ranch dressing
Carbs 5.9g 5.31g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Calcium 28mg 14mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 64mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Iron 0.3mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Sugar 4.69g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 0g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 186mg 27mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 901mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 69IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 15µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 2.22mg 1.44mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 3.5µg 0.6µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.065mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 134.3µg 2.8µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.182g 0g Tomato sauce
Choline 32.8mg 9.9mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 6.964g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 9.202g 0.044g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0.121g Ranch dressing
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Fructose 0.68g 1.67g Tomato sauce
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 sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.923g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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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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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients

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

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