Salad dressing vs Butter
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Salad dressing 97
Butter 499
Protein (g)
Salad dressing 2.10
Butter 3.30
Carbs (g)
Salad dressing 11.1
Butter 0
Fat (g)
Salad dressing 5.10
Butter 55.1
Fiber (g)
Salad dressing 0
Butter 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Butter, light, stick, without salt — 3.30g vs 2.10g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream — 97 vs 499 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream 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 | 97 kcal | 499 kcal | -81% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 79.6 g | 43.2 g | +84% |
| Protein | 2.10 g | 3.30 g | -36% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.10 g | 55.1 g | -91% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.1 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.80 g | 34.3 g | -92% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.70 g | 15.9 g | -89% |
| Cholesterol | 43.0 mg | 106 mg | -59% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.300 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.024 mg | 0.010 mg | +140% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.097 mg | 0.070 mg | +39% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.054 mg | 0.020 mg | +170% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.194 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.021 mg | 0.010 mg | +110% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +200% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 12.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.230 ug | 0.130 ug | +77% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 465 ug | -99% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 107 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.400 mg | 1.58 mg | -75% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 72.0 mg | 48.0 mg | +50% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.500 mg | 1.09 mg | -54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.00 mg | 5.00 mg | +40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 57.0 mg | 34.0 mg | +68% |
| Potassium, K | 97.0 mg | 71.0 mg | +37% |
| Sodium, Na | 504 mg | 36.0 mg | +1300% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.250 mg | 0.260 mg | -4% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.010 mg | 0 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.001 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 1.00 ug | +60% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 404 kj | 2088 kj | -81% |
| Ash | 2.10 g | 0.500 g | +320% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +200% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +200% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 4.00 ug | 456 ug | -99% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13.0 IU | 1698 IU | -99% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 4.80 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 1.79 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 1.06 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.619 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 1.38 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.100 g | 1.55 g | -94% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.400 g | 5.55 g | -93% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.20 g | 14.5 g | -92% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.00 g | 6.68 g | -85% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 1.24 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.70 g | 13.9 g | -88% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.300 g | 2.05 g | -85% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.200 g | 1.24 g | -84% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.100 g | 0.802 g | -88% |
| 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | 6.00 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.030 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.095 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.127 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.206 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.166 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.053 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.019 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.101 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.101 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.141 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.076 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.057 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.072 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.159 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.439 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.049 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.203 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.114 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +1300% in Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream Biotin (Vitamin B7) +200% in Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream Niacin (Vitamin B3) +170% in Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +140% in Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, milk cream
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