Margarine vs. Ranch dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between margarine and ranch dressing?
- Margarine is richer in vitamin A, fats, and vitamin E, while ranch dressing is higher in vitamin K, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 89% higher.
- Ranch dressing has 4 times less vitamin E than margarine. Margarine has 9mg of vitamin E, while ranch dressing has 2.22mg.
- Ranch dressing is lower in saturated fat.
We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3620% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5360% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +305.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 3.276g | 205% | |
| Vitamin A | 819µg | 15µg | 89% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 38.877g | 9.202g | 74% |
| Fats | 80.71g | 44.54g | 56% |
| Vitamin E | 9mg | 2.22mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 901mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 15.189g | 6.964g | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 93µg | 134.3µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 5mg | 186mg | 26% |
| Calories | 717kcal | 430kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 25.796g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.087mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.4mg | 32.8mg | 4% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 21.522g | 22.153g | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0.17µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.16g | 1.32g | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.7g | 5.9g | 2% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 14g | 23g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4.2 | 5 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.7g | 5.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 3 IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.69g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.57g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 0.182g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.139g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.019g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
44.54 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
45.68 g
Other:
2.56 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +725% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +742.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
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 | +322.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~25.796g
