Salad dressing, french dressing, fat-free: Nutrition Facts
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Salad dressing, french dressing, fat-free contains 132 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from fat and 0.6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 132 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.27 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.037 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 853 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 32.1 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars M | 16.5 g | |
| Protein M | 0.2 g | 0.4% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.002 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 4 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 0.58 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 3 mg | 0.7% |
| Phosphorus M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium M | 84 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 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 0.6%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 2%
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
- Protein0.2 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars16.5 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat0.27 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.037 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium853 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.15 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.062 g |
Sugars and starch (5)
| Starch M | 14.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 5.5 g |
| Glucose M | 4.7 g |
| Fructose M | 5.1 g |
| Maltose M | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (22)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.042 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 38 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 319 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 15 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 65 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.4 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 551 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 75 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 14 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Salad dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light | 86 | 2.1 g | 13.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced calorie | 227 | 0.4 g | 27 g | 13 g |
| Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat-free | 115 | 1.5 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| Salad Dressing, mayonnaise-like, fat-free | 84 | 0.2 g | 15.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Salad dressing, bacon and tomato | 326 | 1.8 g | 2 g | 35 g |
| Salad dressing, peppercorn dressing, commercial, regular | 564 | 1.2 g | 3.5 g | 61.4 g |
| Salad dressing, italian dressing, reduced calorie | 200 | 0.3 g | 6.7 g | 20 g |
| Salad Dressing, coleslaw, reduced fat | 329 | 0 g | 40 g | 20 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type, low calorie | 263 | 0.9 g | 23.9 g | 19 g |
| Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular | 542 | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 57.9 g |
| Salad dressing, coleslaw | 404 | 0.85 g | 22.4 g | 34.5 g |
| Salad dressing, green goddess, regular | 427 | 1.9 g | 7.4 g | 43.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French or Catalina dressing, fat free | 132 | 0.2 g | 32.1 g | 0.27 g |
| Thousand Island dressing, fat free | 132 | 0.55 g | 29.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Dressing, honey mustard, fat-free | 169 | 1.1 g | 38.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Honey mustard dressing, fat free | 169 | 1.1 g | 38.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Caesar dressing, fat free | 131 | 1.5 g | 30.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Caesar dressing, light | 110 | 0.3 g | 18.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat free | 115 | 1.5 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| Honey mustard dressing, light | 207 | 0.98 g | 28.3 g | 10 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in salad dressing?
100 g of salad dressing has 132 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 21 kcal. 1 cup (256 g): about 338 kcal.
How much protein is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 0.2 g of protein per 100 g (0.4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.032 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 0.6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is above the median (median 0 g).
How many carbs are in salad dressing?
Salad dressing has 32.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 16.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 0.27 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.037 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does salad dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in salad dressing?
100 g contains 853 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171420. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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