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Spread vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between spread and russian dressing

  • Spread has more monounsaturated fat; however, russian dressing is richer in vitamin K, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Russian dressing covers your daily vitamin K needs 35% more than spread.
  • Spread contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Salad dressing, russian dressing.

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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
1
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 7.1% 3.9% 15% 23% 19% 6% 8.6% 148% 8.2% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1341.7%
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.
Spread
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% 0% 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 20% 9.7% 66% 0% 7.3% 11% 11% 24% 22% 0% 134% 3.8% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +336.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +109.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
16% 55% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.39 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.39g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread Russian dressing
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Russian dressing DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 14.83g 72%
Vitamin K 12.3µg 53.7µg 35%
Sodium 755mg 1133mg 16%
Fats 17.1g 26.18g 14%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 3.32mg 11%
Carbs 0g 31.9g 11%
Calories 158kcal 355kcal 10%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.097mg 7%
Copper 0.058mg 6%
Potassium 12mg 173mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.6g 5.928g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Manganese 0.063mg 3%
Phosphorus 0mg 20mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 2%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Zinc 0.22mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.69g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Choline 4.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.22g 2.39g 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 31.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.68g N/A
Trans fat 2.45g 0.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Russian 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
5%
Spread
24%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russian dressing
Russian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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)
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.