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Caesar dressing nutrition facts
A typical portion of caesar dressing (1 packet; 44 g, caesar dressing) has 240 calories and less than 1g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 3 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 131 calories (fat free) to 542 (caesar dressing).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Caesar dressing, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 2.2g
- more than 25% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 542
- more than 96% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 1,209mg
- more than 97% of reference foods
1 packet weighs 44 g in USDA's record for Caesar dressing (FDC 2710199).
Where the calories come from: 2% carbohydrate, 96% fat and 2% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2710199), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of caesar dressing USDA describes
Caesar dressing has the most calories per 100 g (542); the fewest: Fat free (131)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar dressingSame values: Salad dressing, caesar dressing, regular | 542 | 2.2 g | 57.9 g | 1,209 mg |
| Caesar dressing, fat free | 131 | 1.5 g | 0.2 g | 1,265 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 packet (44 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.95 g | 2.17 g | 2% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.5 g | 57.9 g | 33% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.45 g | 3.30 g | 1% |
| Energy | 238 kcal | 542 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 15.1 g | 34.3 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.24 g | 2.81 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.22 g | 0.50 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 17.2 mg | 39.0 mg | 6% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.87 g | 8.79 g | 19% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.94 g | 13.5 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 14.5 g | 32.9 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 21.1 mg | 48.0 mg | 2% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.48 mg | 1.08 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0.88 mg | 2.00 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus, P | 8.36 mg | 19.0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K | 12.8 mg | 29.0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium, Na | 532 mg | 1,209 mg | 23% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.048 mg | 0.11 mg | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0044 mg | 0.010 mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 µg | 1.60 µg | 1% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 3.96 µg | 9.00 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.96 µg | 9.00 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0.88 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.44 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.09 mg | 4.74 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.044 µg | 0.10 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.44 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 9.68 µg | 22.0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.13 mg | 0.30 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.0044 mg | 0.010 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin | 0.0044 mg | 0.010 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0.018 mg | 0.040 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.011 mg | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate, total | 0.88 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.013 µg | 0.030 µg | 1% |
| Choline, total | 6.86 mg | 15.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 46.1 µg | 105 µg | 38% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 0.88 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 0.88 µg | 2.00 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0066 g | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0026 g | 0.0060 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00044 g | 0.0010 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0022 g | 0.0050 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0035 g | 0.0080 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.014 g | 0.032 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.57 g | 5.84 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.09 g | 2.47 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.86 g | 13.3 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 12.7 g | 29.0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 1.70 g | 3.85 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0040 g | 0.0090 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0070 g | 0.016 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.013 g | 0.030 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00044 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.061 g | 0.14 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0035 g | 0.0080 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00088 g | 0.0020 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2710199: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in caesar dressing?
240 in 1 packet (44 g) of caesar dressing; 131 to 542 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in caesar dressing?
less than 1g in 1 packet; 2.2 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in caesar dressing?
530mg in 1 packet; 1,209 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
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
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov