Salad dressing, ranch dressing, reduced fat: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fats and Oils
Salad dressing, ranch dressing, reduced fat contains 196 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 42% 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 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 18% of the Daily Value for copper and 17% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.4 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Trans fat C | 0.059 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium M | 1,120 mg | 49% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.3 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K M | 34.8 µg | 29% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.007 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.86 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 193 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 132 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.62 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese M | 0.053 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 2.9 µg | 5% |
| Fluoride C | 29.1 µg |
% 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 42%
- Fat 55%
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 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fiber1.1 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars3.8 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat12.4 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 80.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 11.7 g)
- Sodium1,120 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 28 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.64 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.89 g |
| Glucose M | 0.66 g |
| Fructose M | 0.61 g |
| Lactose M | 1 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (33)
| 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 | 0.53 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.7 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 | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.79 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.38 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i M | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 3.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.059 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 62 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 821 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 67 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
| 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, 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-type salad dressing, light | 158 | 0.65 g | 16.4 g | 10 g |
| Tartar sauce | 211 | 1 g | 13.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie, cholesterol-free | 140 | 1 g | 16 g | 8 g |
| Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet | 231 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie | 160 | 1.5 g | 7 g | 14 g |
| Ranch dressing, light | 160 | 1.5 g | 7 g | 14 g |
| Vegan mayonnaise | 232 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Fruit dressing | 219 | 2.5 g | 12.4 g | 18 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 196 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 29 kcal. 1 serving, 2 tbsp (30 g): about 59 kcal.
How much protein is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.19 g in 1 tablespoon (15 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 21.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in salad dressing?
Salad dressing contains 12.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (6% 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 (29% DV), copper (18% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (17% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and Vitamin E (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in salad dressing?
100 g contains 1,120 mg of sodium, 49% 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 173593. 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).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.