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Russian dressing vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Russian dressing and Sunflower oil

  • Russian dressing has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, however, Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E.
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 252% more than Russian dressing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, russian dressing and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 20% 35% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
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% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 KVitamin K +894.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1137.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +282%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 36.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +679.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Russian dressing Sunflower oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russian dressing Sunflower oil Opinion
Calories 355kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Protein 0.69g 0g Russian dressing
Fats 26.18g 100g Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Net carbs 31.2g 0g Russian dressing
Carbs 31.9g 0g Russian dressing
Magnesium 10mg 0mg Russian dressing
Calcium 13mg 0mg Russian dressing
Potassium 173mg 0mg Russian dressing
Iron 0.6mg 0mg Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0.7g 0g Russian dressing
Copper 0.058mg 0mg Russian dressing
Zinc 0.22mg 0mg Russian dressing
Phosphorus 20mg 0mg Russian dressing
Sodium 1133mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin A 577IU 0IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Manganese 0.063mg 0mg Russian dressing
Selenium 1.6µg 0µg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 0mg Russian dressing
Vitamin K 53.7µg 5.4µg Russian dressing
Folate 5µg 0µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g Sunflower oil
Choline 4.6mg Russian dressing
Saturated Fat 2.39g 13g Russian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 5.928g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 14.83g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russian dressing Sunflower oil
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
26%
Russian dressing
64%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Russian dressing
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/nutrients
  2. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.