Salad dressing, ranch dressing, fat-free: Nutrition Facts
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Salad dressing, ranch dressing, fat-free contains 119 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (14 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 0.8% 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 22% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
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 | 119 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 897 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26.5 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars M | 5.4 g | |
| Protein M | 0.25 g | 0.5% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 2.3 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.007 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.77 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potassium M | 111 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese M | 0.11 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% 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 0.8%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein0.25 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars5.4 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.45 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium897 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.21 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.39 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.7 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.6 g |
| Glucose M | 1.9 g |
| Fructose M | 0.42 g |
| Lactose M | 0.07 g |
| Maltose M | 1.4 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.076 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.62 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 | 0.037 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.24 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.076 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.61 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water M | 68.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 497 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 3 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie, fat-free | 107 | 1.4 g | 20 g | 2.7 g |
| Ranch dressing, fat free | 107 | 1.4 g | 20 g | 2.7 g |
| Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat free | 115 | 1.5 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| Caesar dressing, fat free | 131 | 1.5 g | 30.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Mayonnaise, fat free | 64 | 0.2 g | 15.8 g | 0 g |
| Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie, cholesterol-free | 140 | 1 g | 16 g | 8 g |
| Creamy Italian dressing, fat free | 56 | 1 g | 10.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Mayonnaise-type salad dressing, light | 158 | 0.65 g | 16.4 g | 10 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 119 kcal. 1 tablespoon (14 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 0.25 g of protein per 100 g (0.5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.035 g in 1 tablespoon (14 g). About 0.8% 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 26.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 5.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.45 g is saturated (2% 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 copper (22% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in salad dressing?
100 g contains 897 mg of sodium, 39% 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 173591. 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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