Salad dressing, mayonnaise, light: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fats and Oils
Salad dressing, mayonnaise, light contains 238 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from carbohydrates and 0.6% 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 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 22.2 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Trans fat C | 0.056 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium M | 827 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 3.6 g | |
| Protein M | 0.37 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A ? | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K M | 53.7 µg | 45% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.058 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium M | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus M | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 31 mg | 0.7% |
| Zinc M | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper M | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.007 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium M | 2.6 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 0.6%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 84%
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
- Protein0.37 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars3.6 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat22.2 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium827 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.16 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.1 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.3 g |
| Glucose M | 1.1 g |
| Fructose M | 1.2 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.016 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.02 g |
| Leucine M | 0.032 g |
| Lysine M | 0.027 g |
| Methionine M | 0.011 g |
| Cystine M | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.02 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.015 g |
| Valine M | 0.025 g |
| Arginine M | 0.024 g |
| Histidine M | 0.009 g |
| Alanine M | 0.022 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.039 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.049 g |
| Glycine M | 0.013 g |
| Proline M | 0.015 g |
| Serine M | 0.028 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 1.5 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 11.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.91 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.065 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.069 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.024 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.01 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 11.4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 27 µg |
| Retinol M | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 3 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.27 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 19.5 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 4.8 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 21 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 19 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 48 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 66.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.1 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 997 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 70 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Betaine M | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 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, caesar dressing, regular | 542 | 2.2 g | 3.3 g | 57.9 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise, light | 238 | 0.37 g | 9.2 g | 22.2 g |
| Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet | 231 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Vegan mayonnaise | 232 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Tartar sauce | 211 | 1 g | 13.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light | 300 | 1.4 g | 15.2 g | 26.1 g |
| Creamy Italian dressing | 268 | 0.55 g | 11.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt | 175 | 0 g | 0.4 g | 19.5 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, without salt | 175 | 0 g | 0.4 g | 19.5 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 238 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 36 kcal.
How much protein is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 0.37 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.056 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 0.6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is above the median (median 0 g).
How many carbs are in salad dressing?
Salad dressing has 9.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 22.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% 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 (45% DV) and Vitamin E (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in salad dressing?
100 g contains 827 mg of sodium, 36% 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 173594. 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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