Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Lite Italian Dressing
Erba Food Products IncRanch Style Dressing & Marinade
Mother RawComparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Lite Italian... | Ranch Style ... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 2.0g | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 1.0g |
| Protein | 0.0g | 2.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Compare how these foods may affect blood sugar over time, based on carbohydrate content, fiber, protein, and fat composition for their recommended serving sizes.
Medical Disclaimer: This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only. Individual responses to foods may vary significantly. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific condition.
Lite Italian Dressing
Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade
Community Blood Sugar Responses
Real people share how these foods actually affected their blood sugar levels. Click to add your own experience.
Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Lite Italian Dressing
Serving size 30.0 MLTg
% Daily Value*
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
WATER, SUGAR, ACETIC ACID (WATER, GLACIAL ACETIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, COTTONSEED OIL, LESS THAN 1% OF: SPICES (OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, BASIL, THYME), PAPRIKA, CAYENNE PEPPER, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FRESHNESS)
Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade
Serving size 44.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
*COLD-PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, FILTERED WATER, *UNFILTERED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, *LEMON JUICE, *HEMP SEEDS, *COCONUT PALM SUGAR, NUTRITIONAL YEAST, *MINCED GARLIC, *MINCED ONION, GRAY SEA SALT, *DILL, *BLACK PEPPER, *RED BELL PEPPER, *PARSLEY, *CHIVES.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.
Lite Italian Dressing
No significant vitamin or mineral data available
Ranch Style Dressing &...
Vitamins
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.
Lite Italian Dressing
Ranch Style Dressing & Mari...
Food Tags
These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.
Lite Italian Dressing Tags
Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade Tags
Data Quality
This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.
About Our Food Data
All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.
Report Data Issues for Lite Italian Dressing
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Report Data Issues for Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade
Notice something wrong with this food's data? Help us improve by reporting any inaccuracies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Lite Italian Dressing has a BSI of 4.0 while Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade, Ranch Style has a BSI of 5.6. Lite Italian Dressing has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
Lite Italian Dressing appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 4.0. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Lite Italian Dressing contains 6.7g of carbohydrates per 100g, while Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade, Ranch Style contains 9.1g per 100g. Lite Italian Dressing has 2.4g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Lite Italian Dressing provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 2.3g in Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade, Ranch Style. Ranch Style Dressing & Marinade, Ranch Style provides 2.3g more fiber, which can help slow glucose absorption.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the salad dressing & mayonnaise category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.