Caesar dressing: Nutrition Facts
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Caesar dressing contains 542 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14.7 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from fat, with 2% from carbohydrates and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 88% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 32% 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 | 542 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 57.8 g | 74% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.8 g | 44% |
| Cholesterol C | 39 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 1,210 mg | 53% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 2.8 g | |
| Protein C | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 4.7 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K C | 105 µg | 88% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.03 µg | 1% |
| Choline C | 15.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 29 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc C | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 96%
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
- Protein2.2 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Fiber0.5 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars2.8 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat57.8 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat8.8 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium1,210 mgin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 13.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 32.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.016 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 29 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 13.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 9 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 34.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Caesar dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar dressing, light | 110 | 0.3 g | 18.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Caesar dressing, fat free | 131 | 1.5 g | 30.7 g | 0.23 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, caesar dressing, regular | 542 | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 57.9 g |
| Margarine-like vegetable-oil spread, stick/tub/bottle, 60% fat, with added vitamin D | 535 | 0.6 g | 0 g | 59.2 g |
| Salad dressing, peppercorn dressing, commercial, regular | 564 | 1.2 g | 3.5 g | 61.4 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, with salt | 526 | 0.6 g | 0 g | 59.2 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt, with added vitamin D | 542 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt, with added vitamin D | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, stick/tub/bottle, without salt | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 60% fat, tub, with salt | 533 | 0.17 g | 0.86 g | 59.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in caesar dressing?
100 g of caesar dressing has 542 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14.7 g): about 80 kcal. 1 packet (44 g): about 238 kcal. 1 dipping-size container (57 g): about 309 kcal.
How much protein is in caesar dressing?
Caesar dressing contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.32 g in 1 tablespoon (14.7 g). About 2% 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 caesar dressing?
Caesar dressing has 3.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in caesar dressing?
Caesar dressing contains 57.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.8 g is saturated (44% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does caesar dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (88% DV) and Vitamin E (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in caesar dressing?
100 g contains 1,210 mg of sodium, 53% 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 2710199. 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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