Poppy seed dressing: Nutrition Facts
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Poppy seed dressing contains 399 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14.7 g) provides about 59 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 0.9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils on FoodFactly (379 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 399 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 33.3 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.1 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol C | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 933 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.7 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 23.4 g | |
| Protein C | 0.92 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 51 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 50.2 µg | 42% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.047 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.09 µg | 4% |
| Choline C | 6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 61 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.035 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% 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 0.9%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein0.92 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Fiber0.3 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars23.4 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat33.3 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat6.1 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium933 mgabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.23 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 17.3 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 | 15.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.093 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.046 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.092 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.078 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 50 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 38.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad dressing, poppyseed, creamy | 399 | 0.92 g | 23.7 g | 33.3 g |
| Salad dressing, coleslaw | 404 | 0.85 g | 22.4 g | 34.5 g |
| Coleslaw dressing | 404 | 0.85 g | 22.4 g | 34.5 g |
| Sandwich spread | 389 | 0.9 g | 22.4 g | 34 g |
| Sandwich spread, with chopped pickle, regular, unspecified oils | 389 | 0.9 g | 22.4 g | 34 g |
| Salad dressing, french dressing, commercial, regular | 419 | 0.87 g | 18.8 g | 39.1 g |
| French or Catalina dressing | 419 | 0.87 g | 18.8 g | 39.1 g |
| Thousand Island dressing | 379 | 1.1 g | 14.6 g | 35.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in poppy seed dressing?
100 g of poppy seed dressing has 399 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14.7 g): about 59 kcal. 1 cup (235 g): about 938 kcal.
How much protein is in poppy seed dressing?
Poppy seed dressing contains 0.92 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 tablespoon (14.7 g). About 0.9% 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 poppy seed dressing?
Poppy seed dressing has 23.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 23.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in poppy seed dressing?
Poppy seed dressing contains 33.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.1 g is saturated (30% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does poppy seed dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (42% DV) and Vitamin E (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in poppy seed dressing?
100 g contains 933 mg of sodium, 41% 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 2710210. 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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