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Tomato sauce vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato sauce and Italian dressing different?

  • Tomato sauce is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, while Italian dressing is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Italian dressing covers your daily need of Sodium 38% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in Sodium.

Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat types were used in this article.

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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 more Iron +284%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +230%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +505.3%
Contains more Manganese +289.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Iron +284%
Contains more Magnesium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +230%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +505.3%
Contains more Manganese +289.7%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +954.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +346.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +3525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +954.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +346.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +2126.7%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Contains more Other +48.2%
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Protein +207.7%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Fats +2126.7%
Contains more Carbs +88.1%
Contains more Other +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3820.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2574.4%
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3820.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2574.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +714.3%
Contains more Glucose +94.5%
Contains more Fructose +202.4%
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 39% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.57 g
Glucose: 3.54 g
Fructose: 5.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +714.3%
Contains more Glucose +94.5%
Contains more Fructose +202.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 3.81g 9.99g Italian dressing
Protein 1.2g 0.39g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.3g 6.68g Italian dressing
Carbs 5.31g 9.99g Italian dressing
Calories 24kcal 102kcal Italian dressing
Fructose 1.67g 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 3.56g 9.16g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g 0g Tomato sauce
Calcium 14mg 15mg Italian dressing
Iron 0.96mg 0.25mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 15mg 4mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 27mg 12mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 297mg 90mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 11mg 891mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.22mg 0.06mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.115mg 0.019mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.113mg 0.029mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 0.6µg 1.6µg Italian dressing
Vitamin A 435IU 12IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 1µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg 4.28mg Italian dressing
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.012mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.094mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.055mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg 3µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg 12.5µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.006mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg 0.012mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.016mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg 0.018mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg 0.008mg
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.013mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg 0.017mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0g 0.017g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.833g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g 1.725g Italian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 3.236g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g Italian dressing
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g Italian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce Italian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Tomato sauce
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 880mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients
  2. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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