Food guide

Ranch Dressing

A buttermilk-and-oil dressing; calories and sodium add up quickly beyond a tablespoon.

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Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of ranch dressing for fair comparison. Typical serving: 15 g — 65 kcal per 15 g serving.

Nutrition information for Ranch Dressing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	433 kcal	65 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	1.3 g	0.2 g	0.3 g
Carbohydrate	6 g	0.9 g	1.4 g
Fat	44.7 g	6.7 g	10.3 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

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

Micronutrients

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

Micronutrients for Ranch Dressing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	15 µg	2.3 µg	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 µg	0.015 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	2.2 mg	0.33 mg	15%
Vitamin K	134 µg	20.1 µg	112%
Thiamin	0.015 mg	0.002 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.087 mg	0.013 mg	7%
Niacin	0.054 mg	0.008 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	0.005 mg	2%
Folate	4 µg	0.6 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.17 µg	0.026 µg	7%
Pantothenic acid	0.27 mg	0.041 mg	5%
Choline	32.8 mg	4.9 mg	6%
Minerals
Calcium	28 mg	4.2 mg	2%
Iron	0.3 mg	0.045 mg	2%
Magnesium	5 mg	0.75 mg	1%
Phosphorus	186 mg	27.9 mg	15%
Potassium	64 mg	9.6 mg	1%
Sodium	901 mg	135 mg	39%
Zinc	0.17 mg	0.026 mg	2%
Selenium	3.5 µg	0.53 µg	6%
Copper	0.019 mg	0.003 mg	2%
Manganese	0.033 mg	0.005 mg	1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Salad dressing, ranch dressing, 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 ranch dressing?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
A buttermilk-and-oil dressing; calories and sodium add up quickly beyond a tablespoon.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Salad, Crudités, Chicken.

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.