French or Catalina dressing, light: Nutrition Facts
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French or Catalina dressing, light contains 222 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16.2 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 45% from fat and 1% 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 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
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 | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.5 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 838 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 16.9 g | |
| Protein C | 0.58 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A C | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 17.8 µg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.055 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 4 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.73 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 107 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| 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 1%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein0.58 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Fiber1.5 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars16.9 gin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat11.5 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.84 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium838 mgabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.26 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 C | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.9 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 | 3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.9 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 289 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 2,530 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 124 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 70 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.3 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 French or Catalina dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French or Catalina dressing | 419 | 0.87 g | 18.8 g | 39.1 g |
| French or Catalina dressing, fat free | 132 | 0.2 g | 32.1 g | 0.27 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, french dressing, reduced fat | 222 | 0.58 g | 31.2 g | 11.5 g |
| Honey mustard dressing, light | 207 | 0.98 g | 28.3 g | 10 g |
| Salad dressing, honey mustard dressing, reduced calorie | 207 | 0.98 g | 28.3 g | 10 g |
| Thousand Island dressing, light | 195 | 0.83 g | 24.1 g | 11.3 g |
| Salad dressing, thousand island dressing, reduced fat | 195 | 0.83 g | 24.1 g | 11.3 g |
| Salad dressing, spray-style dressing, assorted flavors | 165 | 0.16 g | 16.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced calorie | 227 | 0.4 g | 27 g | 13 g |
| Salad dressing, russian dressing, low calorie | 141 | 0.5 g | 27.6 g | 4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in french or Catalina dressing?
100 g of french or Catalina dressing has 222 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16.2 g): about 36 kcal. 1 packet (44 g): about 98 kcal. 1 dipping-size container (57 g): about 127 kcal.
How much protein is in french or Catalina dressing?
French or Catalina dressing contains 0.58 g of protein per 100 g (1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.094 g in 1 tablespoon (16.2 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other salad dressings and vegetable oils, that is below the median (median 0.83 g).
How many carbs are in french or Catalina dressing?
French or Catalina dressing has 31.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 16.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in french or Catalina dressing?
French or Catalina dressing contains 11.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.84 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does french or Catalina dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (18% DV) and Vitamin K (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in french or Catalina dressing?
100 g contains 838 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 2710218. 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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