Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oil: Nutrition Facts
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Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oil contains 240 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14.7 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 0.7% 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 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 15% 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 | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21.1 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 993 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 10.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0.41 g | 0.8% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 56 µg | 47% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.13 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.064 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 2.6 mg | 0.5% |
| Calcium C | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.26 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 84 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 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 0.7%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- 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
- Protein0.41 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Sugars10.8 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat21.1 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat3 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium993 mgin the top quarter of salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.17 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 10.7 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 | 9.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.093 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.72 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 21 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 16 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 63.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Italian dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian dressing, light | 102 | 0.39 g | 10 g | 6.7 g |
| Italian dressing, fat free | 47 | 0.97 g | 8.8 g | 0.87 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, italian dressing, commercial, regular | 240 | 0.41 g | 12.1 g | 21.1 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise type, regular, with salt | 250 | 0.65 g | 14.8 g | 21.6 g |
| Mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 250 | 0.65 g | 14.8 g | 21.6 g |
| Creamy Italian dressing | 268 | 0.55 g | 11.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Fruit dressing | 219 | 2.5 g | 12.4 g | 18 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, soybean | 232 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Vegan mayonnaise | 232 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet | 231 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in italian dressing?
100 g of italian dressing has 240 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14.7 g): about 35 kcal. 1 packet (44 g): about 106 kcal. 1 dipping-size container (57 g): about 137 kcal.
How much protein is in italian dressing?
Italian dressing contains 0.41 g of protein per 100 g (0.8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.06 g in 1 tablespoon (14.7 g). About 0.7% 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 italian dressing?
Italian dressing has 12.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 10.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in italian dressing?
Italian dressing contains 21.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does italian dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (47% DV) and Vitamin E (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in italian dressing?
100 g contains 993 mg of sodium, 43% 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 2710203. 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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