Calories in Ranch dip, light
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Ranch dip, light contains 201 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 30 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 163 kcal per 100 g across 59 foods.
100 g provides 31% 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 | 201 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.2 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.7 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 607 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 7.8 g | |
| Protein C | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 47 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 37.5 µg | 31% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.093 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.23 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 15 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 89 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 52 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.025 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 3 µg | 5% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 68%
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
- Protein2.4 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber0.2 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars7.8 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat15.2 gabove the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.7 gabove the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.9 g)
- Sodium607 mgabove the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 5.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.093 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.81 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 34 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 35 µg |
| Retinol C | 43 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ranch dip
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch dip, yogurt based | 195 | 8.5 g | 4.1 g | 16.1 g |
| Ranch dip, regular | 432 | 2.6 g | 3.9 g | 45.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable dip, light | 198 | 2 g | 13.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Chipotle dip, light | 195 | 1.8 g | 13.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Onion dip, light | 166 | 2 g | 11.9 g | 12.4 g |
| Spinach dip, light | 165 | 2.2 g | 11.4 g | 12.4 g |
| Sauce, tartar, ready-to-serve | 211 | 1 g | 13.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, thick | 186 | 4 g | 11.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, medium | 147 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.6 g |
| White sauce or gravy | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ranch dip?
100 g of ranch dip has 201 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 30 kcal. 1 individual container (70 g): about 141 kcal.
How much protein is in ranch dip?
Ranch dip contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.35 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is below the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in ranch dip?
Ranch dip has 14 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 7.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ranch dip?
Ranch dip contains 15.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.7 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ranch dip contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ranch dip?
100 g contains 607 mg of sodium, 26% 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 2705624. 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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