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

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The main differences between Sunflower oil and Ranch dressing

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E, yet Ranch dressing is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 259% higher.
  • Sunflower oil contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Ranch dressing. Sunflower oil contains 13g of Saturated Fat, while Ranch dressing contains 6.964g.

Food types used in this article are Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) 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.
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%
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 -100%
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 +∞%

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% 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 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 EVitamin E +1750.5%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2387%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 FatsFats +124.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 36.4 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +402.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sunflower oil Ranch dressing
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 ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Ranch dressing Opinion
Calories 884kcal 430kcal Sunflower oil
Protein 0g 1.32g Ranch dressing
Fats 100g 44.54g Sunflower oil
Net carbs 0g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Carbs 0g 5.9g Ranch dressing
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 3IU Ranch dressing
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Ranch dressing
Calcium 0mg 28mg Ranch dressing
Potassium 0mg 64mg Ranch dressing
Iron 0mg 0.3mg Ranch dressing
Sugar 0g 4.69g Sunflower oil
Copper 0mg 0.019mg Ranch dressing
Zinc 0mg 0.17mg Ranch dressing
Starch 0.57g Ranch dressing
Phosphorus 0mg 186mg Ranch dressing
Sodium 0mg 901mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Ranch dressing
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin E 41.08mg 2.22mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 0.1µg Ranch dressing
Manganese 0mg 0.033mg Ranch dressing
Selenium 0µg 3.5µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.087mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.054mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.272mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Ranch dressing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Ranch dressing
Vitamin K 5.4µg 134.3µg Ranch dressing
Folate 0µg 4µg Ranch dressing
Trans Fat 0.182g Sunflower oil
Choline 32.8mg Ranch dressing
Saturated Fat 13g 6.964g Ranch dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 9.202g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 25.796g Sunflower oil
Fructose 0.68g Ranch dressing
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 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
Sunflower oil 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
64%
Sunflower oil
37%
Ranch dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
26%
Ranch dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 901mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.