Calories in ranch dressing
Regular. 430 kcal (1,799 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Ranch dressing is a creamy American dressing made from mayonnaise or oil with buttermilk and herbs. Oil dominates: it has 430 kcal (1799 kJ) per 100 g, with 44.5 g of fat supplying over 90% of the energy. Sugar and protein are low. Because a serving is only a couple of tablespoons, portion size decides how much it adds.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 30 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 129 kcal | – |
| Energy | 540 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.4 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated | 2.09 g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.76 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 7.74 g | – |
| Trans | 0.05 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.8 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 1.41 g | – |
| Starch | 0.17 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 13.7 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 4.5 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.03 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 40.3 µg | 34% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.005 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.016 mg | <1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.082 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 1.2 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.051 µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.8 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 8.4 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.09 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 1.5 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 55.8 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 19.2 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 270.3 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.051 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.006 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg | 2% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 30 | 129 | 540 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 13.4 |
| 1 tbsp | 15 | 64 | 270 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 6.7 |
Things worth knowing
- Two tablespoons (30 g) have 129 kcal / 540 kJ and one tablespoon 64 kcal / 270 kJ; a dip cup or generous pour is often several tablespoons.
- Light ranch lists 160 kcal per 100 g and fat-free ranch 107 kcal, though fat-free versions make up some of the difference with extra carbohydrate (20 g vs 5.9 g).
- Two tablespoons provide about 270 mg of sodium, roughly 12% of the Daily Value, mostly from salt and seasoning.
- The vegetable oil base makes it unexpectedly high in vitamin K: 134 µg per 100 g, or about 40 µg (34% of the Daily Value) in two tablespoons.
Converting these figures
One 2 tbsp of ranch dressing is 129 kcal, which is 540 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 56 g of ranch dressing to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 04639. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.