Italian dressing, fat free: Nutrition Facts
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Italian dressing, fat free contains 47 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) provides about 7 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in salad dressings and vegetable oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 379 kcal per 100 g across 51 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.87 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 1,130 mg | 49% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 8.9 g | |
| Protein C | 0.97 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.31 µg | 13% |
| Choline C | 4 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium C | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 109 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 102 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.36 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 2 µg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 75%
- Fat 17%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.97 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Fiber0.6 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars8.9 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat0.87 gin the lowest quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.3 gin the lowest quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium1,130 mgin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water86 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 5 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 11 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 86 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Italian dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oil | 240 | 0.41 g | 12.1 g | 21.1 g |
| Italian dressing, light | 102 | 0.39 g | 10 g | 6.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad dressing, italian dressing, fat-free | 47 | 0.97 g | 8.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Creamy Italian dressing, fat free | 56 | 1 g | 10.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Salad dressing, KRAFT Mayo Fat Free Mayonnaise Dressing | 64 | 0.2 g | 15.8 g | 0 g |
| Mayonnaise, fat free | 64 | 0.2 g | 15.8 g | 0 g |
| Salad Dressing, mayonnaise-like, fat-free | 84 | 0.2 g | 15.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Salad dressing, KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP FREE Nonfat Dressing | 84 | 0.2 g | 15.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Salad dressing, sweet and sour | 15 | 0.1 g | 3.7 g | 0 g |
| Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light | 86 | 2.1 g | 13.2 g | 2.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in italian dressing?
100 g of italian dressing has 47 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14 g): about 7 kcal. 1 Nutri System packet, 1 oz (28 g): about 13 kcal. 1 packet (44 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in italian dressing?
Italian dressing contains 0.97 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 tablespoon (14 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other salad dressings and vegetable oils, that is above the median (median 0.83 g).
How many carbs are in italian dressing?
Italian dressing has 8.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.6 g of fiber and 8.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in italian dressing?
Italian dressing contains 0.87 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.3 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does italian dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (13% DV) and copper (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in italian dressing?
100 g contains 1,130 mg of sodium, 49% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710234. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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