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Thousand Island salad dressing
Calories & nutrition facts
commercial, regular
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 379 kcal —
- Protein 1.1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
- Fat 35 g 45%
- Saturated fat 5.1 g 25%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 15 g —
- Sodium 962 mg 42%
- Cholesterol 26 mg 9%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 4 mg 27%
- Vitamin K 69.1 µg 58%
- Thiamin (B1) 1.4 mg 120%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.42 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 4.6 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 17 mg 1%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 27 mg 2%
- Potassium 107 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.26 mg 2%
- Copper 0 mg 0%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 1.5 µg 3%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 379 | 1.1 g | 14 g | 35 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 16 g | 61 | 0.2 g | 2.2 g | 5.6 g |
| 1 × cup | 250 g | 948 | 2.7 g | 35 g | 88 g |
| 1 × serving (2 tbsp) | 30 g | 114 | 0.3 g | 4.2 g | 11 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 32 g | 121 | 0.3 g | 4.4 g | 11 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 8 g | 30 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 2.8 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 48 g | 182 | 0.5 g | 6.6 g | 17 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 64 g | 243 | 0.7 g | 8.9 g | 22 g |
Similar foods
- Reduced fat Thousand Island salad dressing195 kcal / 100 g
- Fat-free Thousand Island salad dressing132 kcal / 100 g
- French salad dressinghome recipe631 kcal / 100 g
- Italian salad dressingcommercial, regular240 kcal / 100 g
- Salad dressing thousand island262 kcal / 100 g
- Thousand island dressing210 kcal / 100 g
- Russian salad dressingregular355 kcal / 100 g
- Mayonnaise type salad dressingregular250 kcal / 100 g
- Peppercorn salad dressingcommercial, regular564 kcal / 100 g
- Caesar salad dressingregular542 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Thousand Island salad dressing
What is Thousand Island dressing made of?
It is usually mayonnaise mixed with ketchup or chilli sauce, plus finely chopped pickles or relish. Some versions include onion, mustard or chopped egg.
How can you make Thousand Island dressing at home?
Stir mayonnaise with ketchup and finely chopped gherkins or sweet pickle relish, then add a little lemon juice and finely chopped onion if you like. Let it chill for about 20 minutes so the flavours come together.
What does Thousand Island dressing go with?
Use it on crisp lettuce salads, burgers and sandwiches, or as a dip for prawns and raw vegetables. It is also a familiar choice for a Reuben sandwich.
Can you use Thousand Island dressing instead of mayonnaise?
Yes, in burgers, sandwiches and wraps, where its tangy, slightly sweet flavour works well. It is less suitable when you want a neutral mayonnaise flavour, such as in a delicate egg salad.
Is Thousand Island dressing the same as Russian dressing?
They are similar mayonnaise-based sauces, and recipes can overlap. Thousand Island is usually sweeter and contains chopped pickles or relish, while Russian dressing is often sharper or spicier.
How should you store Thousand Island dressing after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use a clean spoon each time. Homemade dressing is best used within three to four days, especially if it contains fresh egg.
Can you freeze Thousand Island dressing?
Freezing is not recommended: the mayonnaise can separate and turn grainy as it thaws. Make a smaller batch instead, or keep it chilled and use it within a few days.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171402 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
