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Italian salad dressing
Calories & nutrition facts
commercial, regular
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 240 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 21 g 27%
- Saturated fat 2.9 g 15%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 11 g —
- Sodium 993 mg 43%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.4 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.2 mg 15%
- Vitamin K 56 µg 47%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0.13 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 2.6 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 13 mg 1%
- Iron 0.26 mg 1%
- Magnesium 5 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 15 mg 1%
- Potassium 84 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.07 mg 1%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 2 µg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 240 | 0.4 g | 12 g | 21 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 14.7 g | 35 | 0.1 g | 1.8 g | 3.1 g |
| 1 × cup | 235 g | 564 | 1 g | 29 g | 50 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 29.4 g | 71 | 0.1 g | 3.6 g | 6.2 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 7.4 g | 18 | 0 g | 0.9 g | 1.6 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 44.1 g | 106 | 0.2 g | 5.3 g | 9.3 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 58.8 g | 141 | 0.2 g | 7.1 g | 12 g |
Similar foods
- French salad dressinghome recipe631 kcal / 100 g
- Thousand Island salad dressingcommercial, regular379 kcal / 100 g
- Peppercorn salad dressingcommercial, regular564 kcal / 100 g
- Italian dressing547 kcal / 100 g
- Russian salad dressingregular355 kcal / 100 g
- Mayonnaise type salad dressingregular250 kcal / 100 g
- Caesar salad dressingregular542 kcal / 100 g
- Creamy dressingregular fat, commercial357 kcal / 100 g
- Regular ranch dressing salad dressing430 kcal / 100 g
- Mayonnaise salad dressingregular680 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Italian salad dressing
Why does Italian salad dressing separate in the bottle?
Oil and vinegar naturally split into layers. Shake the bottle vigorously just before pouring so the herbs and seasoning are distributed through the dressing.
Can you use Italian salad dressing as a marinade?
Yes. Coat chicken or vegetables and leave them in the fridge for about 30 minutes to 2 hours; discard the marinade afterwards, rather than using it as a sauce.
What salads go well with Italian salad dressing?
It works well on crisp lettuce, tomato and cucumber salads, and is a familiar choice for pasta salad. Toss pasta with it while the pasta is still slightly warm so it absorbs the flavour.
How should you store Italian salad dressing after opening?
Refrigerate a commercial bottle after opening and follow its storage and use-by instructions. Keep homemade dressing chilled in a sealed jar and use it within a few days.
What can you use instead of Italian salad dressing?
Whisk olive oil with wine vinegar or lemon juice, dried oregano, basil, garlic and a little mustard. Season it with salt and pepper, then taste before adding more salt.
Is Italian salad dressing lower in energy than French salad dressing?
Yes: French salad dressing has 419 kcal per 100 g, compared with 240 kcal per 100 g in Italian salad dressing.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171019 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
