Salad dressing vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Salad dressing, green goddess, regular is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Salad dressing 427
Butter 499
Protein (g)
Salad dressing 1.90
Butter 3.30
Carbs (g)
Salad dressing 7.36
Butter 0
Fat (g)
Salad dressing 43.3
Butter 55.1
Fiber (g)
Salad dressing 0.100
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Butter, light, stick, with salt — 3.30g vs 1.90g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Salad dressing, green goddess, regular — 427 vs 499 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Salad dressing, green goddess, 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 | Butter | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 427 kcal | 499 kcal | -14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 45.0 g | 42.1 g | +7% |
| Protein | 1.90 g | 3.30 g | -42% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 43.3 g | 55.1 g | -21% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.36 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.98 g | 34.3 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.42 g | 15.9 g | -41% |
| Cholesterol | 40.0 mg | 106 mg | -62% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.020 mg | 0.010 mg | +100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.050 mg | 0.070 mg | -29% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.140 mg | 0.020 mg | +600% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.010 mg | 0.010 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +300% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 3.60 mg | 12.9 mg | -72% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.260 ug | 0.130 ug | +100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.0 ug | 465 ug | -98% |
| Carotene, beta | 3.00 ug | 107 ug | -97% |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.60 mg | 1.58 mg | +191% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 34.0 mg | 48.0 mg | -29% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.350 mg | 1.09 mg | -68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 5.00 mg | +40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 31.0 mg | 34.0 mg | -9% |
| Potassium, K | 58.0 mg | 71.0 mg | -18% |
| Sodium, Na | 867 mg | 450 mg | +93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.250 mg | 0.260 mg | -4% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 1.00 ug | +60% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1787 kj | 2088 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 2.38 g | 1.00 g | +138% |
| Total Sugars | 6.67 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +300% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +300% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 10.0 ug | 456 ug | -98% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41.0 IU | 1698 IU | -98% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 39.0 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 | 96.7 ug | 4.80 ug | +1915% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.016 g | 1.79 g | -99% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.009 g | 1.06 g | -99% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.619 g | -99% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.012 g | 1.38 g | -99% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.013 g | 1.55 g | -99% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.089 g | 5.55 g | -98% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.25 g | 14.5 g | -71% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.58 g | 6.68 g | -76% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.091 g | 1.24 g | -93% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.25 g | 13.9 g | -33% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.080 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 23.2 g | 2.05 g | +1032% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 20.4 g | 1.24 g | +1543% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 2.73 g | 0.802 g | +240% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 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 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 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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