This wiki page organizes 47 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Salad dressings and vegetable oils.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.
What is included?
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 robust view of the data
The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.
| Nutrient | Median | Central 80% | Observed span | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caloriesper 100 g | 379 kcal | 109 kcal–900 kcal | 47 kcal–900 kcal | 47 |
| Proteinper 100 g | 0.7 g | 0 g–1.8 g | 0 g–3.2 g | 47 |
| Carbohydrateper 100 g | 10 g | 0 g–29.9 g | 0 g–38.4 g | 47 |
| Total fatper 100 g | 34.5 g | 1.3 g–100 g | 0.2 g–100 g | 47 |
| Dietary fiberper 100 g | 0.1 g | 0 g–1.3 g | 0 g–3.3 g | 47 |
| Total sugarsper 100 g | 8.3 g | 0 g–17.5 g | 0 g–23.4 g | 47 |
| Sodiumper 100 g | 833 mg | 0 mg–1,130 mg | 0 mg–1,850 mg | 47 |
| Potassiumper 100 g | 64 mg | 0 mg–147 mg | 0 mg–202 mg | 47 |
| Calciumper 100 g | 14 mg | 0 mg–46 mg | 0 mg–90 mg | 47 |
| Ironper 100 g | 0.3 mg | 0 mg–0.7 mg | 0 mg–1.2 mg | 47 |
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.
Calories context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported calories value is 379 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 109 kcal to 900 kcal, while the complete observed span is 47 kcal to 900 kcal.
Caesar dressing, light is nearest the lower central boundary, and Canola oil is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Protein context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported protein value is 0.7 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 g to 1.8 g, while the complete observed span is 0 g to 3.2 g.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Bacon and tomato dressing is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Carbohydrate context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 10 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 g to 29.9 g, while the complete observed span is 0 g to 38.4 g.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Thousand Island dressing, fat free is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total fat context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported total fat value is 34.5 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.3 g to 100 g, while the complete observed span is 0.2 g to 100 g.
Thousand Island dressing, fat free is nearest the lower central boundary, and Almond oil is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Dietary fiber context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 0.1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 g to 1.3 g, while the complete observed span is 0 g to 3.3 g.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Honey mustard dressing, fat free is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total sugars context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 8.3 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 g to 17.5 g, while the complete observed span is 0 g to 23.4 g.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and French or Catalina dressing is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Sodium context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported sodium value is 833 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 mg to 1,130 mg, while the complete observed span is 0 mg to 1,850 mg.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Italian dressing, fat free is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Potassium context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported potassium value is 64 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 mg to 147 mg, while the complete observed span is 0 mg to 202 mg.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Calcium context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported calcium value is 14 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 mg to 46 mg, while the complete observed span is 0 mg to 90 mg.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Iron context
Across 47 “Salad dressings and vegetable oils” records, the middle reported iron value is 0.3 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 0 mg to 0.7 mg, while the complete observed span is 0 mg to 1.2 mg.
Almond oil is nearest the lower central boundary, and Russian dressing is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Preparation language in the records
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
47 of 47 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 140 usable named measures.
Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 44 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 14 g to 245 g, while the complete observed span is 14–265 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.
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.
Choosing a closer record
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.
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.
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.
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.
Complete source catalog
Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.
| Exact USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Sodium | Source amount | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.
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 robust 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.
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 the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.
Common questions
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.
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.
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.
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.