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Spread vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spread and Ranch dressing

  • Ranch dressing is richer than Spread in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Ranch dressing is 102% higher.

Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular.

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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.
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
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.
Spread
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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% 269% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6405.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +991.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +160.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
17% 22% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +548.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 158kcal 430kcal Ranch dressing
Protein 0g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 17.1g 44.54g Ranch dressing
Net carbs 0g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Carbs 0g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Spread
Vitamin D 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 5mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 28mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 12mg 64mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0.3mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 0g 4.69g Spread
Copper 0.019mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0.17mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 755mg 901mg Spread
Vitamin A 4489IU 69IU Spread
Vitamin A 15µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 1.7mg 2.22mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0.033mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0.054mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0.03mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 12.3µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 2.45g 0.182g Ranch dressing
Choline 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 2.22g 6.964g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 9.202g Ranch dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 25.796g Ranch dressing
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 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
Spread Ranch dressing
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%
Spread
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/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.