Salad dressing vs Animal fat
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Salad dressing 542
Animal fat 897
Protein (g)
Salad dressing 2.17
Animal fat 0
Carbs (g)
Salad dressing 3.30
Animal fat 0
Fat (g)
Salad dressing 57.8
Animal fat 99.5
Fiber (g)
Salad dressing 0.500
Animal fat 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular — 2.17g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular — 542 vs 897 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Salad dressing | Animal fat | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 542 kcal | 897 kcal | -40% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 34.3 g | 0 g | |
| Protein | 2.17 g | 0 g | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 57.8 g | 99.5 g | -42% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.30 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.500 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.79 g | 39.0 g | -77% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 13.5 g | 44.9 g | -70% |
| Cholesterol | 39.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -59% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.040 mg | 0 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.083 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.025 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 15.6 mg | 42.2 mg | -63% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.030 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.74 mg | 0.600 mg | +690% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | 2.50 ug | -96% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 48.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.08 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | 19.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 29.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 1209 mg | 150 mg | +706% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.110 mg | 0.110 mg | = |
| Copper, Cu | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.038 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 0 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2266 kj | 3753 kj | -40% |
| Ash | 2.40 g | 0.500 g | +380% |
| Total Sugars | 2.81 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Betaine | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 9.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 34.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 22.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 5.00 IU | 101 IU | -95% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 2.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 105 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.015 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.005 g | 0.100 g | -95% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.008 g | 0.199 g | -96% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.032 g | 1.29 g | -98% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.84 g | 23.7 g | -75% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.47 g | 13.4 g | -82% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.195 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.198 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.030 g | 2.69 g | -99% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 13.3 g | 41.0 g | -67% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.138 g | 0.995 g | -86% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 32.9 g | 11.1 g | +195% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 29.0 g | 10.1 g | +185% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 3.85 g | 0.995 g | +287% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 21:5 (Omega-3, Heneicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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