Salad dressing, mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type, low calorie: Nutrition Facts

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Salad dressing, mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type, low calorie contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (14.5 g) provides about 38 kcal.

Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 1% 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 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

263kcal per 100 g
0.9 gprotein
23.9 gcarbohydrates
19 gfat
38kcal in 1 tbsp (14.5 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 263 kcal
Total fat ? 19 g 24%
Saturated fat ? 3 g 15%
Cholesterol ? 26 mg 9%
Sodium L 837 mg 36%
Total carbohydrates C 23.9 g 9%
Dietary fiber ? 0 g 0%
Total sugars M 4.3 g
Protein ? 0.9 g 2%
Vitamin A C 21 µg2%
Vitamin C ? 0 mg0%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E M 3.1 mg20%
Vitamin K I 24.7 µg21%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.01 mg0.8%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.02 mg2%
Niacin (B3) ? 0 mg0%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.066 mg1%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.02 mg1%
Folate (B9) C 6 µg2%
Vitamin B12 ? 0.21 µg9%
Choline C 8.5 mg2%
Calcium ? 14 mg1%
Iron C 0.26 mg1%
Magnesium C 2 mg0.5%
Phosphorus C 30 mg2%
Potassium C 24 mg0.5%
Zinc C 0.18 mg2%
Copper ? 0.001 mg0.1%
Selenium C 1.6 µg3%

% 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: 1%Carbohydrates: 35%Fat: 63%263kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 1%
  • Carbohydrates 35%
  • Fat 63%

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

Vitamin K21%Vitamin E20%Vitamin B129%Selenium3%Phosphorus2%Vitamin A2%Zinc2%Choline2%Riboflavin (B2)2%Folate (B9)2%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0.9 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
  • Sugars4.3 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
  • Fat19 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
  • Saturated fat3 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
  • Sodium837 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 28 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0.34 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water54.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?10.4 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ?0.001 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ?0.005 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?9.2 g
SFA 4:0 ?0 g
SFA 6:0 ?0 g
SFA 8:0 ?0 g
SFA 10:0 ?0 g
SFA 12:0 ?0 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.022 g
SFA 16:0 ?2.1 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.78 g
MUFA 18:1 ?4.5 g
PUFA 18:3 ?1.2 g
PUFA 20:4 ?0.019 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.076 g
PUFA 18:4 ?0 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.039 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ?0 g
Carotenoids (7)
Beta-carotene I94 µg
Lycopene I0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin I87 µg
Retinol I12 µg
Carotene, alpha I1 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Cryptoxanthin, beta I27 µg
Other components (11)
Water ?54.3 g
Alcohol ?0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash C2 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C1,099 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C220 IU
Folic acid M0 µg
Folate, food ?6 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Salad dressing

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet 231 0.3 g 16 g 19.2 g
Vegan mayonnaise 232 0.3 g 16 g 19.2 g
Tartar sauce 211 1 g 13.3 g 16.7 g
Mayonnaise-type salad dressing 250 0.65 g 14.8 g 21.6 g
Mayonnaise, light 238 0.37 g 9.2 g 22.2 g
Fruit dressing 219 2.5 g 12.4 g 18 g
Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light 300 1.4 g 15.2 g 26.1 g
Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oil 240 0.41 g 12.1 g 21.1 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 263 kcal. 1 tbsp (14.5 g): about 38 kcal. 1 cup (232 g): about 610 kcal.

How much protein is in salad dressing?

Salad dressing contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.13 g in 1 tbsp (14.5 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is among the highest quarter (median 0 g).

How many carbs are in salad dressing?

Salad dressing has 23.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.3 g of sugars.

How much fat is in salad dressing?

Salad dressing contains 19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% 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 Vitamin K (21% DV) and Vitamin E (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in salad dressing?

100 g contains 837 mg of sodium, 36% 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 168112. 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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