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Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing is a creamy, tangy American-style condiment commonly used as a salad dressing, dip for vegetables and wings, and sandwich spread. It is known for its herby, garlicky flavor and smooth texture and is a staple in casual and comfort-food cuisines. Nutrition-wise, Ranch Dressing is energy-dense and high in fat, with about 44.5g of fat per 100g; it provides only small amounts of protein and no fiber, though it can contribute fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin K depending on the recipe. From a health perspective, this type of dressing is best used in moderation because of its high calorie and fat content; swapping to a yogurt-based version or a simple herb vinaigrette can keep the flavor while lowering calories, saturated fat and sodium.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~0.85€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E+

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

430 kcal

22% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

1.3 g

3% RDI

Fat

45 g

7g sat fat

Carbs

5.9 g

2% RDI

Sugar

4.7 g

9% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.8 g

16% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E+ · 2.8 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Ranch Dressing healthy?

Ranch Dressing is rated E+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Ranch Dressing?

Ranch Dressing is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Ranch Dressing gluten free?

Yes, Ranch Dressing is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Ranch Dressing?

100g of Ranch Dressing contains 430 kcal, 1.32g protein, 5.9g carbohydrates, 44.5g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Ranch Dressing vegetarian?

Yes, Ranch Dressing is vegetarian but not vegan.

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