Spread vs. French dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spread and french dressing
- Spread has more monounsaturated fat; however, french dressing is higher in fiber.
- French dressing contains 2 times less vitamin E than spread. Spread contains 1.7mg of vitamin E, while french dressing contains 1mg.
- French dressing has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +791.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.83 g
Other:
2.07 g
Protein:
0.58 g
Fats:
11.52 g
Carbs:
31.22 g
Water:
54.28 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.98 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.842 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.518 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.852 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.852g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 31.22g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 17.1g | 11.52g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.6g | 4.518g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.22g | 0.842g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 17.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 755mg | 838mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 12mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.467mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 222kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0g | 0.58g | 1% |
| Choline | 4mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 3.852g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 29.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 16.86g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French dressing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)