Food guide

French Dressing

French Dressing is a common fat, nut or seed food; portions add up quickly.

Healthy FatsPlant-Based

French Dressing, a nutrient-dense healthy fats food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of french dressing for fair comparison. Typical serving: 14 g (1 tbsp) — 419 kcal per 14 g serving.

Nutrition information for French Dressing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (14 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	2993 kcal	419 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	6.4 g	0.9 g	0.2 g
Carbohydrate	134.3 g	18.8 g	4.5 g
Fat	279.3 g	39.1 g	9.3 g
Fibre	17.1 g	2.4 g	0.6 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of french dressing, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for French Dressing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (14 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	23 µg	3.2 µg	3%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	5 mg	0.7 mg	33%
Vitamin K	121 µg	16.9 µg	101%
Thiamin	0.038 mg	0.005 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.063 mg	0.009 mg	5%
Niacin	0.23 mg	0.032 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.043 mg	0.006 mg	3%
Folate	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.14 µg	0.02 µg	6%
Choline	4.6 mg	0.64 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	27 mg	3.8 mg	2%
Iron	0.32 mg	0.045 mg	2%
Magnesium	7 mg	0.98 mg	2%
Phosphorus	25 mg	3.5 mg	2%
Potassium	108 mg	15.1 mg	2%
Sodium	661 mg	92.5 mg	29%
Zinc	0.12 mg	0.017 mg	1%
Selenium	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Copper	0.02 mg	0.003 mg	2%
Manganese	0.038 mg	0.005 mg	2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Salad dressing, french dressing, commercial, regular

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat french dressing?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
French Dressing is a common fat, nut or seed food; portions add up quickly.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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