Ranch dressing, light: Nutrition Facts
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Ranch dressing, light contains 160 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from carbohydrates and 4% 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 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 | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 833 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 5.7 g | |
| Protein C | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.5 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 16 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.13 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 7 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 36 mg | 0.8% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 1.6 µg | 3% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 79%
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
- Protein1.5 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Sugars5.7 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat14 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.94 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 8 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 | 7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.55 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.94 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 64 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 5 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 78 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 17 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 74 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ranch dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch dressing | 430 | 1.3 g | 5.9 g | 44.5 g |
| Ranch dressing, fat free | 107 | 1.4 g | 20 g | 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie | 160 | 1.5 g | 7 g | 14 g |
| Salad dressing, light, NFS | 160 | 1.5 g | 7 g | 14 g |
| Tartar sauce | 211 | 1 g | 13.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise-type, light | 158 | 0.65 g | 16.4 g | 10 g |
| Mayonnaise-type salad dressing, light | 158 | 0.65 g | 16.4 g | 10 g |
| Fruit dressing | 219 | 2.5 g | 12.4 g | 18 g |
| Salad dressing, italian dressing, reduced calorie | 200 | 0.3 g | 6.7 g | 20 g |
| Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat | 158 | 0 g | 0 g | 17.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ranch dressing?
100 g of ranch dressing has 160 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 24 kcal. 1 packet (44 g): about 70 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 384 kcal.
How much protein is in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.23 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other salad dressings and vegetable oils, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.83 g).
How many carbs are in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing has 7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing contains 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ranch dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ranch dressing?
100 g contains 833 mg of sodium, 36% 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 2710225. 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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