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Common Foods Comparison: SparkDiet Resource Center


Numbers reflect one typical serving of different dips (1/4 cup) and dressings (2 Tbsp).

Data from SparkPeople.com food database or (*)similar source.

Individual items and brands will vary, and preparation method will make a difference too.




Calorie & Nutritional Comparison of Dips / Dressings    Click to Print
Dips / Dresssing (serving size)
Calories Fat (g) Carbs (g) Protein (g)
    Salsa (1/4 cup) 18.1 0.2 4 0.8
    Lite Italian Dressing (2 Tbsp) 31.5 2.9 1.5 0
    BBQ Sauce (1/4 cup) 46.9 1.1 8 1.1
    Fat-Free Ranch Dressing (2 Tbsp) 50 0 2 10.5
    Bean Dip * (1/4 cup) 60 1.6 8.1 3.2
    Cocktail Sauce * (1/4 cup) 63 0.3 14.4 0.9
    Sweet & Sour (1/4 cup) 73.5 0 18.2 0.2
    Nacho Cheese * (1/4 cup) 87 6.7 5 1.7
    Ranch Dip * (1/4 cup) 101 8.2 5.5 1.8
    Hummus * (1/4 cup) 104 6 8.9 3.4
    Guacamole * (1/4 cup) 104 8 8 0
    Ken's Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette (2 Tbsp) 110 12 1 0
    1000 Island Dressing (2 Tbsp) 117.6 11.1 4.7 0.3
    Honey Mustard (1/4 cup) 120 0 12 0
    Sour Cream (1/4 cup) 123.1 12.1 2.5 1.8
    French Onion Dip * (1/4 cup) 132 12 6 0
    French Dressing (2 Tbsp) 134.2 12.8 5.5 0.2
    Italian Dressing (2 Tbsp) 137.3 14.2 3 0.2
    Caesar Dressing * (2 Tbsp) 140 14 2 1.5
    Oil & Vinegar (2 Tbsp) 140.1 15.6 0.8 0
    Kraft Ranch Dressing (2 Tbsp) 147.9 15.6 1.3 0.4
    Russian Dressing (2 Tbsp) 151.2 15.5 3.2 0.5
    Blue/Bleu Cheese Dressing (2 Tbsp) 154.2 16 2.3 1.5
    Pesto Sauce (2 Tbsp) 162 14.6 2 5.8
    Melted Butter (2 Tbsp) 203.6 23 0 0.2

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