Salad dressing
USDA's branded food database lists 3,917 salad dressing products from 627 brands; the median has 333 calories, 6.7 g of sugars, 0 g of protein and 800 mg of sodium per 100 g. The most common serving is 30 ml (1,654 labels).
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
The leader on each nutrient
There is no single healthiest salad dressing product in the data: each nutrient has its own leader, per 100 g (in single-serve aisles, "most" rankings go by the serving as sold). Each row opens its full ranking.
| Ranking | Product | Its value |
|---|---|---|
| Most protein | Lemon Tahini Dressing (Eat Gud)One of 4 products at this value; the tie is broken by fewer calories. | 7.1 g per 100 g |
| Least sugar | Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing (88 Acres)One of 309 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 0 g per 100 g |
| Least sodium | Black Swan, Dressing & Marinade, Jaipur (Black Swan)One of 10 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 133 mg per 100 g |
| Fewest calories | Fat Free Dressing & Marinade (Spartan)One of 37 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 50 calories per 100 g |
| Most fiber | Zesty Garlic & Lime Plant Powered Wellness Dressing (Simply Free)One of 13 products at this value; the tie is broken by fewer calories. | 3.6 g per 100 g |
| Fewest net carbs | Ranch Plant Based Dressing (Loli's)One of 2 products at this value; the tie is broken by more protein. | 1.6 g per 100 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; 3,917 products, one per UPC.
How salad dressing products are spread
Half of all salad dressing products have between 3.3 g and 13.3 g of sugars per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Lowest quarter up to | Median | Highest quarter from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 | 333 | 433 |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | 6.7 g | 13.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 800 mg | 988 mg |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 3.3 g | 6.7 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; quartiles computed by GetFoodFacts.
How many are at or under FDA's claim lines, per labeled serving
| FDA threshold (per labeled serving) | Products | Share |
|---|---|---|
| "Low calorie": 40 calories or less per serving* | 191 of 3,917 | 5% |
| "High in fiber": 5.6 g or more per serving | 0 of 3,463 | 0% |
| "High in protein": 10 g or more per serving | 2 of 3,907 | 0% |
| "Low sodium": 140 mg or less per serving* | 243 of 3,909 | 6% |
| "Sugar free": less than 0.5 g per serving | 447 of 3,819 | 12% |
Source: 21 CFR 101.54, 101.60 and 101.61 (ecfr.gov). * Also per 50 g when a serving is 30 g or less; a product in a meal or entree category with a serving of 6 oz or more stands in for FDA's meal and main-dish products and is tested per 100 g: 140 mg of sodium, 120 calories (101.61(b)(5), 101.60(b)(3)). Counted per labeled serving, which since 2016 follows FDA's reference amounts for most products; the counts are not findings that any label complies; the protein line is before FDA's protein-quality correction (fda.gov).
Brands with the most salad dressing products
| Brand | Products |
|---|---|
| Wish-bone | 143 |
| Marzetti | 120 |
| Kraft | 111 |
| Ken's Steak House | 99 |
| Litehouse | 97 |
| Hidden Valley | 88 |
| Marie's | 59 |
| Shoprite | 58 |
Every salad dressing product, A to Z
- ""sweet"" Italian DressingThe Pasta House Co. · 500 calories per 100 g
- 1-step Coleslaw Maker DressingKraft · 355 calories per 100 g
- 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic DressingNewman's Own · 433 calories per 100 g
- 365 Everyday Value, Organic Italian Dressing365 Everyday Value · 500 calories per 100 g
- 4 Leaf Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Salad DressingNob Hill Trading Co. · 500 calories per 100 g
- 5 Leaf Balsamic DressingMarket District · 367 calories per 100 g
- 8 Star Balsamic VinaigretteRao's Homemade · 333 calories per 100 g
- Aged Balsamic VinaigretteArcher Farms · 333 calories per 100 g
- Aged Balsamic VinaigretteKraft · 258 calories per 100 g
- Aged Parmesan Ranch DressingMarzetti · 467 calories per 100 g
- Ahold, Creamy Italian DressingAhold · 367 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Dressing, Carrot GingerVictoria's Garden Grown · 67 calories per 100 g
- Almond Butter Turmeric Dressing & MarinadeThe New Primal · 45 calories per 100 g
- Almond Sesame Ginger DressingCindy's Kitchen · 233 calories per 100 g
- America's Choice, Italian DressingAmerica's Choice · 267 calories per 100 g
- America's Choice, Spicy Ranch DressingAmerica's Choice · 500 calories per 100 g
- Amore Caesar DressingWegmans · 500 calories per 100 g
- Amore Lemon DressingWegmans · 533 calories per 100 g
- Angel Hair Slaw & Salad DressingJohn's Famous · 500 calories per 100 g
- Annie's Naturals, Organic Cowgirl Ranch DressingAnnie's Naturals · 367 calories per 100 g
- Annie's, Naturals, Fat Free Vinaigrette, MangoAnnie's · 62 calories per 100 g
- Annie's, Naturals, Vinaigrette, PomegranateAnnie's · 233 calories per 100 g
- Annie's, Organic Buttermilk DressingAnnie's · 233 calories per 100 g
- Apple Balsamic VinaigretteField + Farmer · 467 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider Maple Balsamic VinaigretteTerrapin Ridge Farms · 333 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider Organic Vinaigrette DressingWild Harvest · 233 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette DressingKen's Steak House · 344 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette DressingBriannas · 145 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette Organic DressingGreat Value · 233 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider Vinaigrette Organic DressingO Organics · 50 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider VinaigretteMarzetti · 194 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider VinaigretteGood & Gather · 233 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider VinaigretteSimply Balanced · 233 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider VinaigretteMarzetti · 194 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider VinaigretteDress It Up · 571 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cider VinaigretteFirst Street · 267 calories per 100 g
- Apple Fennel Dressing & MarinadeHilary's · 333 calories per 100 g
- Apple Thyme VinaigretteLittle Salad Bar · 400 calories per 100 g
- Apple Walnut Harvest Apple Cider Dijon Vinaigrette Crispy Apple Chips, Aged White Cheddar Cheese, Dried Cranberries & Walnuts Salad CompanionsDole · 389 calories per 100 g
- Arizona Country Kitchen, Premium Salad Dressing, Bacon RanchArizona Country Kitchen · 400 calories per 100 g
- Arnie's, Raspberry VinaigretteArnie's · 433 calories per 100 g
- Artichoke Parmesan Dressing with Pinot Grigio WineVino De Milo · 117 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Vinaigrette, Cherry Balsamic and RosemaryLucini Italia · 433 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Vinaigrette, Fig and Walnut BalsamicLucini Italia · 367 calories per 100 g
- Asiago & Cracked Peppercorn Dressing & DipCindy's Kitchen · 500 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Caesar DressingBest Choice · 467 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Caesar DressingBriannas · 500 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Peppercorn DressingHarris-Teeter Inc. · 467 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Peppercorn Dressing + DipMarie's · 571 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Peppercorn DressingMarzetti · 533 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Peppercorn DressingMarzetti · 500 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Peppercorn DressingHt Traders · 467 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Peppercorn DressingMarzetti · 467 calories per 100 g
- Asiago Ranch Dressing with YogurtPanera Bread · 300 calories per 100 g
- Asian Caesar DressingP.f. Chang's · 300 calories per 100 g
- Asian Dressing & MarinadeWalden Farms · 0 calories per 100 g
- Asian Dressing & MarinadeWalden Farms · 0 calories per 100 g
- Asian Dressing, Tamari PeanutSan-j · 206 calories per 100 g
- Asian Ginger DressingGood Foods · 207 calories per 100 g
- Asian Ginger Sesame Dressing & MarinadeGreat Value · 333 calories per 100 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov