Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular: Nutrition Facts
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Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular contains 542 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (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 less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 717 kcal per 100 g across 217 foods.
100 g provides 87% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 542 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 57.9 g | 74% |
| Saturated fat ? | 8.8 g | 44% |
| Cholesterol I | 39 mg | 13% |
| Sodium M | 1,209 mg | 53% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars I | 2.8 g | |
| Protein I | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C I | 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 | 87% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.083 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.03 µg | 1% |
| Choline ? | 15.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium I | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron I | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 19 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 29 mg | 0.6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Manganese C | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| 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 fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars2.8 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat57.9 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat8.8 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium1,209 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 28 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 (29)
| 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 |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 13.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.003 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 |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 21:5 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 9 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 5 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 34.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 2.4 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,266 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 34 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Salad dressing
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light | 86 | 2.1 g | 13.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Salad dressing, french dressing, reduced calorie | 227 | 0.4 g | 27 g | 13 g |
| Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat-free | 115 | 1.5 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| Salad Dressing, mayonnaise-like, fat-free | 84 | 0.2 g | 15.5 g | 2.7 g |
| Salad dressing, bacon and tomato | 326 | 1.8 g | 2 g | 35 g |
| Salad dressing, peppercorn dressing, commercial, regular | 564 | 1.2 g | 3.5 g | 61.4 g |
| Salad dressing, italian dressing, reduced calorie | 200 | 0.3 g | 6.7 g | 20 g |
| Salad Dressing, coleslaw, reduced fat | 329 | 0 g | 40 g | 20 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type, low calorie | 263 | 0.9 g | 23.9 g | 19 g |
| Salad dressing, coleslaw | 404 | 0.85 g | 22.4 g | 34.5 g |
| Salad dressing, green goddess, regular | 427 | 1.9 g | 7.4 g | 43.3 g |
| Salad dressing, sweet and sour | 15 | 0.1 g | 3.7 g | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar dressing | 542 | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 57.8 g |
| Margarine-like vegetable-oil spread, stick/tub/bottle, 60% fat, with added vitamin D | 535 | 0.6 g | 0 g | 59.2 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 |
| Margarine, tub | 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 salad dressing?
100 g of salad dressing has 542 kcal. 1 tbsp (14.7 g): about 80 kcal. 1 serving, 2 tbsp (30 g): about 163 kcal. 1 cup (235 g): about 1,274 kcal.
How much protein is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.32 g in 1 tbsp (14.7 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is among the highest quarter (median 0 g).
How many carbs are in salad dressing?
Salad 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 salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 57.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.8 g is saturated (44% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does salad dressing contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (87% DV) and Vitamin E (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in salad dressing?
100 g contains 1,209 mg of sodium, 53% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169055. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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