Salad dressing vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Butter, light, stick, without salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Salad dressing 110
Butter 499
Protein (g)
Salad dressing 0.300
Butter 3.30
Carbs (g)
Salad dressing 18.6
Butter 0
Fat (g)
Salad dressing 4.40
Butter 55.1
Fiber (g)
Salad dressing 0.100
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Butter, light, stick, without salt — 3.30g vs 0.300g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Salad dressing, caesar, low calorie — 110 vs 499 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Butter, light, stick, without salt 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 | Butter | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 110 kcal | 499 kcal | -78% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.2 g | 43.2 g | +69% |
| Protein | 0.300 g | 3.30 g | -91% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.40 g | 55.1 g | -92% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.6 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.703 g | 34.3 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.12 g | 15.9 g | -93% |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 106 mg | -98% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | 0.010 mg | = |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.010 mg | 0.070 mg | -86% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.040 mg | 0.020 mg | +100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.003 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 0.010 mg | -100% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 17.4 mg | 12.9 mg | +35% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.030 ug | 0.130 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 465 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 107 ug | -99% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.710 mg | 1.58 mg | -55% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 24.0 mg | 48.0 mg | -50% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.180 mg | 1.09 mg | -83% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 5.00 mg | -60% |
| Phosphorus, P | 19.0 mg | 34.0 mg | -44% |
| Potassium, K | 29.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -59% |
| Sodium, Na | 1148 mg | 36.0 mg | +3089% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.110 mg | 0.260 mg | -58% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.045 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 1.00 ug | +60% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 460 kj | 2088 kj | -78% |
| Ash | 3.50 g | 0.500 g | +600% |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +100% |
| Betaine | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 1.00 ug | 456 ug | -100% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5.00 IU | 1698 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.00 ug | 4.80 ug | -79% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.008 g | 1.79 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.003 g | 1.06 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.619 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.004 g | 1.38 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.006 g | 1.55 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.025 g | 5.55 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.469 g | 14.5 g | -97% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.171 g | 6.68 g | -97% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.014 g | 1.24 g | -99% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.01 g | 13.9 g | -93% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.024 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.066 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.37 g | 2.05 g | +16% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.06 g | 1.24 g | +66% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.291 g | 0.802 g | -64% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.005 g | 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) | 0.008 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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