Ranch dressing: Nutrition Facts
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Ranch dressing contains 430 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of guideline amount on regular sandwich (15 g) provides about 65 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from fat, with 5% from carbohydrates and 1% 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 112% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 15% of the Daily Value for phosphorus 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 | 430 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 44.5 g | 57% |
| Saturated fat C | 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol C | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 810 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 4.7 g | |
| Protein C | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 134 µg | 112% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.054 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 32.8 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 186 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 64 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 3.5 µg | 6% |
% 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 5%
- Fat 93%
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
- Protein1.3 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 0.83 g)
- Sugars4.7 gbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 6.7 g)
- Fat44.5 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 34.5 g)
- Saturated fat7 gabove the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium810 mgbelow the median for salad dressings and vegetable oils (median 833 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.31 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 25.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 22.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.067 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.048 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ranch dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch dressing, light | 160 | 1.5 g | 7 g | 14 g |
| Ranch dressing, fat free | 107 | 1.4 g | 20 g | 2.7 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, ranch dressing, regular | 430 | 1.3 g | 5.9 g | 44.5 g |
| Salad dressing, NFS, for salads | 430 | 1.3 g | 5.9 g | 44.5 g |
| Salad dressing, green goddess, regular | 427 | 1.9 g | 7.4 g | 43.3 g |
| Avocado dressing | 427 | 1.9 g | 7.4 g | 43.3 g |
| Salad dressing, sesame seed dressing, regular | 443 | 3.1 g | 8.6 g | 45.2 g |
| Sesame dressing | 443 | 3.1 g | 8.6 g | 45.2 g |
| Dressing, Ranch | 438 | 1.3 g | 7.6 g | 44.7 g |
| Margarine Spread, 40-49% fat, tub | 401 | 0.27 g | 0 g | 44.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ranch dressing?
100 g of ranch dressing has 430 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (15 g): about 65 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 65 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (30 g): about 129 kcal.
How much protein is in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.2 g in guideline amount on regular sandwich (15 g). About 1% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other salad dressings and vegetable oils, that is above the median (median 0.83 g).
How many carbs are in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing has 5.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing contains 44.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ranch dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (112% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and Vitamin E (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ranch dressing?
100 g contains 810 mg of sodium, 35% 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 2710212. 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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