Calories in ranch dressing (regular)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of ranch dressing (regular) contains 430 kcal, with 1.3 g of protein, 5.9 g of carbohydrate and 44.5 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 tablespoon, about 15 g — is roughly 65 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 tablespoon (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Sugars | 4.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 44.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 901 mg | 135 mg |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 4 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 46 g | 7 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 65 | 0.2 g | 0.9 g | 6.7 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 108 | 0.3 g | 1.5 g | 11.1 g |
| 50 g | 215 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 22.3 g |
| 100 g | 430 | 1.3 g | 5.9 g | 44.5 g |
| 150 g | 645 | 2 g | 8.9 g | 66.8 g |
| 200 g | 860 | 2.6 g | 11.8 g | 89.1 g |
| 250 g | 1,075 | 3.3 g | 14.8 g | 111.4 g |
| 300 g | 1,290 | 4 g | 17.7 g | 133.6 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For ranch dressing (regular) the split is:
- Protein: 1.3 g × 4 = 5 kcal — 1% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 5.9 g × 4 = 24 kcal — 5% of calories
- Fat: 44.5 g × 9 = 401 kcal — 93% of calories
- Most of the energy in ranch dressing (regular) comes from fat (93% of calories).
- It is high in sodium: 901 mg per 100 g.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 45 g.
What actually changes the number
Ranch is 430 kcal per 100 g, about 65 kcal per tablespoon, and a restaurant ladle is three to four tablespoons. It can turn a 100 kcal salad into a 350 kcal one.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of ranch dressing as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of ranch dressing?
100 g of ranch dressing (regular) contains 430 kcal (1.3 g protein, 5.9 g carbohydrate, 44.5 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of ranch dressing?
A typical serving of ranch dressing — 1 tablespoon, about 15 g — has roughly 65 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in ranch dressing?
Ranch dressing (regular): 1.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is low. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of ranch dressing equals 200 kcal?
At 430 kcal per 100 g, about 45 g of ranch dressing equals 200 kcal.
Can I track ranch dressing by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies ranch dressing on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 173592: "Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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