Italian dressing (italian) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Italian dressing (italian) consists of 21% fat, 1% protein, 10% carbs, 2% fiber and 60% water. Italian dressing (italian) has 241 calories per 100g, that is 140% higher than other foods in Sauces and seasonings. In total 78% of the calories in Italian dressing (italian) are from fat, 2% from protein and 17% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Low in carbs Only 1.5g carbs in a serving of 15g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0

Can you eat Italian dressing (italian) for a low carb diet?

With 1.5g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 15g, Italian dressing (italian) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Italian dressing (italian) contains moderate amounts of Fructose, is Gluten free and has no Lactose.

Italian dressing (italian): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Italian dressing (italian)
avg Sauces and seasonings[1]
Calories (kcal) 241.0 172.7
Fat (g) 21.0 12.8
Protein (g) 1.0 4.7
Carbohydrates (g) 10.0 8.8
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 10.0 8.8
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 8.8
Fibers (g) 1.5 0.8
Sodium (mg) 1,200.0 3,114.1
Water (g) 60.0 63.7
[1] average of Sauces and seasonings

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (15g) of Italian dressing (italian) contains:

  • 36.2 Calories
  • 3.2g of Fat
  • 0.2g of Protein
  • and 1.5g of Carbs
  • 180.0mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 6.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.0% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.1mg of Zinc - 0.0% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.1mg of Iron - 0.0% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 32.3mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 0.3mg of Vitamin C - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • No Vitamin B12

For every gram of carbs in Italian dressing (italian) you get

  • 0.10 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Sauces and seasonings have on average 0.53g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 2.10 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Sauces and seasonings 1.45g)
  • 0.15 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Sauces and seasonings 0.09g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Italian dressing (italian)?

Vitamins
per 100g
Italian dressing (italian)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 2.0 4.3
Vitamin E (mg) 10.2 2.9
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.0 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.0 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.0 0.1
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 0.0 7.7
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.0 0.1
Retinol (μg) 5.0 42.6
beta-Carotene (μg) 385.0
[1] average of Sauces and seasonings

Is Italian dressing (italian) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (15g) for Italian dressing (italian) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Italian dressing (italian)

Minerals
per 100g
Italian dressing (italian)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 40.0 27.3
Zinc (mg) 0.4 0.4
Sodium (mg) 1,200.0 3,114.1
Calcium (mg) 185.0 72.3
Iron (mg) 0.5 1.6
Potassium (mg) 215.0 219.1
Phosphorus (mg) 40.0 126.4
[1] average of Sauces and seasonings

Is Italian dressing (italian) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Italian dressing (italian) we looked at the portion size (15g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Italian dressing (italian)

10.0% of Italian dressing (italian) are carbs, per serving of 15g that makes 1.5g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Italian dressing (italian)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 10.0 6.0
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 2.7
Total carbs (g) 10.0 8.8
[1] average of Sauces and seasonings

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Italian dressing (italian)?

The Glycemic Index of Italian dressing (italian) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Italian dressing (italian)

  • is Gluten free
  • has no Lactose
  • moderate amounts of Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Italian dressing (italian)

Of the 21.0g total fat per 100g in Italian dressing (italian), 2.8g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 9.4g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 8.0g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 0.0mg.

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