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USDA Salad dressings and vegetable oils records: median 379 calories per 100 g across 47 foods

Across 47 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 379 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 109 kcal to 900 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 47 source descriptions, household measures, nutrient distributions, and FoodData Central citations so the summary can be checked against the underlying records.

Distribution at a glance

Where calorie density sits in this USDA record set

Percentiles summarize these 47 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 109 kcal
    109 kcal
  2. Median 379 kcal
    379 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 900 kcal
    900 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sauces, fats & condiments (47 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Caesar dressing, light; Thousand Island dressing; Canola oil; Bacon and tomato dressing; Honey mustard dressing, fat free; Almond oil. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 47 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A distribution view of the source set

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the 47 records on this page. It shows the middle of this finite source set without treating its endpoints as typical.

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Median, central interval, and observed per-100-gram nutrient span for this USDA source topic
NutrientMedianCentral 80%Observed spanRecords
Caloriesper 100 g379 kcal109 kcal–900 kcal47 kcal–900 kcal47
Proteinper 100 g0.7 g0 g–1.8 g0 g–3.2 g47
Carbohydrateper 100 g10 g0 g–29.9 g0 g–38.4 g47
Total fatper 100 g34.5 g1.3 g–100 g0.2 g–100 g47
Dietary fiberper 100 g0.1 g0 g–1.3 g0 g–3.3 g47
Total sugarsper 100 g8.3 g0 g–17.5 g0 g–23.4 g47
Sodiumper 100 g833 mg0 mg–1,130 mg0 mg–1,850 mg47
Potassiumper 100 g64 mg0 mg–147 mg0 mg–202 mg47
Calciumper 100 g14 mg0 mg–46 mg0 mg–90 mg47
Ironper 100 g0.3 mg0 mg–0.7 mg0 mg–1.2 mg47

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

A comparatively wide central spread

Carbohydrate: 10 g calculated median

Among 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the central interval for carbohydrate extends from 0 g to 29.9 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0 g to 38.4 g.

10th percentile: Almond oil reports 0 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 29.3 g in Thousand Island dressing, fat free and 30.7 g in Caesar dressing, fat free; it is not itself an observed record value.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Total fat: 34.5 g calculated median

Among 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the central interval for total fat extends from 1.3 g to 100 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0.2 g to 100 g.

10th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 1.1 g in Creamy Italian dressing, fat free and 1.5 g in Thousand Island dressing, fat free; it is not itself an observed record value.

90th percentile: Almond oil reports 100 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Total sugars: 8.3 g calculated median

Among 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the central interval for total sugars extends from 0 g to 17.5 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0 g to 23.4 g.

10th percentile: Almond oil reports 0 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 17.4 g in French or Catalina dressing and 17.7 g in Russian dressing; it is not itself an observed record value.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

The three callouts above are the widest central spreads relative to each metric’s midpoint, with a minimum scale applied so near-zero medians do not dominate. The complete table remains the primary record of all ten metrics.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 47 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

No preparation phrase from the wiki’s controlled vocabulary appears consistently enough to summarize this topic. Use the exact record catalog instead of inferring a shared method.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

47 of 47 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 140 usable named measures.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

  1. 01

    Match the exact description

    Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.

  2. 02

    Compare on equal weight

    Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.

  3. 03

    Scale the closest listed measure

    Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.

  4. 04

    Add missing context

    Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Controlled contrasts

Related records worth comparing directly

These pairs passed Feast’s similarity, material-difference, and diversity screens. Each page keeps weight fixed at 100 grams, shows both exact source descriptions and formulations, and avoids treating the records as a controlled experiment.

3 material differences

Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat free

compared with Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light

Study the source records →4 material differences

Caesar dressing, fat free

compared with Caesar dressing, light

Study the source records →4 material differences

Honey mustard dressing, fat free

compared with Honey mustard dressing, light

Study the source records →3 material differences

Ranch dressing, fat free

compared with Ranch dressing, light

Study the source records →4 material differences

Thousand Island dressing, fat free

compared with Thousand Island dressing, light

Study the source records →5 material differences

Blue or roquefort cheese dressing

compared with Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat free

Study the source records →4 material differences

Caesar dressing

compared with Caesar dressing, fat free

Study the source records →4 material differences

Caesar dressing

compared with Caesar dressing, light

Study the source records →

Browse all controlled food-record comparisons →

From source topic to familiar meal

Meal guides fully represented inside this collection

Every linked record in these guides belongs to this exact USDA topic. The guide layer organizes recognizable meal families and variations while the collection below preserves the complete source catalog.

Meal family guide · 3 records Blue or roquefort cheese dressing Blue or roquefort cheese dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records Caesar dressing Caesar dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records Creamy Italian dressing Creamy Italian dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records French or Catalina dressing French or Catalina dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records Honey mustard dressing Honey mustard dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records Italian dressing Italian dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records Ranch dressing Ranch dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 3 records Thousand Island dressing Thousand Island dressing: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.

Complete source catalog

All 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a Feast profile with household measures, the 21-nutrient Feast panel, estimate factors, methodology, and the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Complete alphabetical catalog of USDA records in this source topic
Exact USDA descriptionCaloriesProteinFiberSodiumSource amountReferences
Almond oilFDC 2710181 884 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Avocado dressingFDC 2710208 427 kcalper 100 g 1.9 gper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 867 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Bacon and tomato dressingFDC 2710198 326 kcalper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 0.2 gper 100 g 905 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Blue or roquefort cheese dressingFDC 2710197 484 kcalper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 642 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, fat freeFDC 2710229 115 kcalper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 814 mgper 100 g 33 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, lightFDC 2710216 300 kcalper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 728 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Caesar dressingFDC 2710199 542 kcalper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 1,210 mgper 100 g 29 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Caesar dressing, fat freeFDC 2710230 131 kcalper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 0.2 gper 100 g 1,260 mgper 100 g 28 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Caesar dressing, lightFDC 2710219 110 kcalper 100 g 0.3 gper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 1,150 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Canola oilFDC 2710188 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Coconut oilFDC 2710182 895 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Coleslaw dressingFDC 2710200 404 kcalper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 850 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Corn oilFDC 2710183 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cottonseed oilFDC 2710184 884 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Creamy Italian dressingFDC 2710209 268 kcalper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 966 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Creamy Italian dressing, fat freeFDC 2710231 56 kcalper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 1,090 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Creamy Italian dressing, lightFDC 2710217 111 kcalper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 882 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Flaxseed oilFDC 2710185 884 kcalper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
French or Catalina dressingFDC 2710201 419 kcalper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 661 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
French or Catalina dressing, fat freeFDC 2710232 132 kcalper 100 g 0.2 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 853 mgper 100 g 32 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
French or Catalina dressing, lightFDC 2710218 222 kcalper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 838 mgper 100 g 32 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Fruit dressingFDC 2710214 219 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 0.1 gper 100 g 31 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Honey mustard dressingFDC 2710202 464 kcalper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 512 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Honey mustard dressing, fat freeFDC 2710233 169 kcalper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 1,000 mgper 100 g 32 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Honey mustard dressing, lightFDC 2710223 207 kcalper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 701 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian dressing, fat freeFDC 2710234 47 kcalper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 1,130 mgper 100 g 28 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian dressing, lightFDC 2710224 102 kcalper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 891 mgper 100 g 28 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Italian dressing, made with vinegar and oilFDC 2710203 240 kcalper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 993 mgper 100 g 29 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Korean dressing or marinadeFDC 2710228 348 kcalper 100 g 3.2 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 1,850 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Olive oilFDC 2710186 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 2 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Peanut oilFDC 2710187 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Poppy seed dressingFDC 2710210 399 kcalper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 0.3 gper 100 g 933 mgper 100 g 29 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ranch dressingFDC 2710212 430 kcalper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 810 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ranch dressing, fat freeFDC 2710236 107 kcalper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 897 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ranch dressing, lightFDC 2710225 160 kcalper 100 g 1.5 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 833 mgper 100 g 30 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Russian dressingFDC 2710206 355 kcalper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 1,130 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Safflower oilFDC 2710189 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sesame dressingFDC 2710211 443 kcalper 100 g 3.1 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 1,000 mgper 100 g 29 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sesame dressing, lightFDC 2710226 102 kcalper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 891 mgper 100 g 29 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sesame oilFDC 2710190 884 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Soybean oilFDC 2710191 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Sunflower oilFDC 2710192 900 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Thousand Island dressingFDC 2710213 379 kcalper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 962 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Thousand Island dressing, fat freeFDC 2710238 132 kcalper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 788 mgper 100 g 32 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Thousand Island dressing, lightFDC 2710227 195 kcalper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 955 mgper 100 g 31 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Walnut oilFDC 2710193 884 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Wheat germ oilFDC 2710194 884 kcalper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 gper 100 g 0 mgper 100 g 14 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024. FNDDS supplies the nutrient profiles used for foods reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary component of NHANES. Each value here remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

USDA describes FNDDS nutrient profiles as average values for generic representations of foods likely consumed in the United States—not profiles of specific products. Its gram weights for portions are likewise estimates for groups of foods and may not cover every available size. That distinction matters: a database measure is evidence for scaling a plausible match, not proof that the same weight or formulation was on a visitor’s plate.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The central range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For primary-source context, read USDA’s FNDDS 2021–2023 documentation. For Feast’s import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read the nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 47 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.

Decision support from the exact records on this page

Turn source data into a better next decision

These conclusions and reading paths are computed from 11 exact records behind Salad dressings and vegetable oils source topic. Links are chosen by record identity, controlled contrast, formulation input, nutrient spread, or serving context—not by loose keyword similarity.

Equal-weight result

Honey mustard dressing, fat free is higher in carbohydrate per 100 g

Honey mustard dressing, fat free reports 38.4 g versus 0 g for Almond oil: a 38.4 g difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

Inspect the underlying evidence

The denominator changes the answer

Canola oil is denser; French or Catalina dressing is higher in its source amount

Canola oil reports 900 kcal per 100 g and 126 kcal in USDA source amount (14 g). French or Catalina dressing reports a lower 419 kcal per 100 g but a higher 130 kcal in USDA source amount (31 g).

Choose the record before reading the number

Thousand Island dressing and Thousand Island dressing, fat free are not interchangeable

The page keeps both records at the same 100 g denominator and makes Fat-level wording (No matching controlled term in the source name versus nonfat or fat-free wording) the explicit record-description contrast. It does not show that the wording difference caused a nutrient difference. Pick the description that matches the food in front of you rather than averaging away the distinction.

Inspect the underlying evidence

Contextual knowledge graph

Follow the relationship that matches your question

For Salad dressings and vegetable oils source topic, each path states why the destination belongs here, so you can distinguish a true evidentiary connection from a merely similar label.

Compare two records on this page Thousand Island dressing vs Thousand Island dressing, fat free

Both records appear in this page’s evidence set. The explicit record-description contrast is Fat-level wording: No matching controlled term in the source name versus nonfat or fat-free wording; it is a selection cue, not evidence of cause.

Follow this evidence path Test a nearby record choice Italian dressing, fat free vs Italian dressing, light

Italian dressing, light is held as one side of the comparison. The explicit record-description contrast is Fat-level wording: nonfat or fat-free wording versus No matching controlled term in the source name; it is a selection cue, not evidence of cause.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Creamy dressing, made with sour cream and/or buttermilk and oil, reduced calorie, fat-free

USDA input 42157 appears in 1 of 11 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 15–15 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Oil, canola

USDA input 4582 appears in 1 of 11 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 100–100 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Dietary fiber: density and serving context

In this page’s records, dietary fiber runs from 0 g in Almond oil to 3.3 g in Thousand Island dressing, fat free, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Potassium: density and serving context

In this page’s records, potassium runs from 0 mg in Almond oil to 122 mg in Thousand Island dressing, fat free, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Inspect an exact record Caesar dressing, light

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2710219 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path