Oil, almond vs Salad dressing, sweet and sour
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Salad dressing, sweet and sour is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 83 of 100 to 54 for Oil, almond.
Salad dressing, sweet and sour scores far higher for nutrient density at 83 of 100 versus almond oil's 54 of 100. The oil is a pure fat with 884 calories and 100 g fat per 100 g, while the dressing carries just 15 calories and 0 g fat in the same amount, though it adds 3.7 g sugar and 208 mg sodium that the oil does not have at all.
Choose the dressing when you want dramatically fewer calories and fat for the same serving size, and choose almond oil when you specifically need concentrated fat for cooking or flavor rather than a low-calorie condiment. One honest note: the two aren't really interchangeable in the kitchen, one is a cooking fat and the other a flavored condiment, so the score gap mostly reflects that a 100 g oil serving is far more calorie-dense than a realistic dressing portion.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Oil, almond | Salad dressing |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 54 | 83 |
| Calories | 884 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Total fat | 100 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.2 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 208 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 33 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 4 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 8.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 39 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Salad dressing, sweet and sour healthier than Oil, almond?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Salad dressing, sweet and sour scores higher, 83 of 100 to 54. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Oil, almond or Salad dressing, sweet and sour?
Salad dressing, sweet and sour has more protein, 0.1 g per 100 g to 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Salad dressing, sweet and sour is lower in calories, 15 kcal per 100 g to 884 kcal.