It appears you have not yet registered for SparkPeople. To get a free nutrition and fitness plan and join our community click here....




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

Back to Nutrition Main Page Click here to to redeem your SparkPoints
  You will earn 3 SparkPoints

Today On SparkPeople
Featured Article
8 Lessons from "The Biggest Loser"

You may think that these contestants have it made, with chefs, trainers, and a $250,000 incentive to lose. Realistic or not, the show offers plenty of tips that you can apply to your own weight loss journey.

Read More
Top Searches
Lying Row & Rotation on Ball
Tone your upper back and shoulders with this exercise on the ball.
Featured Recipe
Peanut and Sesame Noodles

Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.

See This Recipe on SparkRecipes
Activity Stats
  • Calories Burned: 6,932,544,090
  • Pounds Lost: 9,208,159
  • Cups Water Drank: 213,081,827
  • SparkAmerica Minutes: 940,520,091
Join SparkPeople For Free!
Get a personalized diet and fitness plan, great newsletters, post to our message boards, and even your own personal SparkPage!

Join Now For Free!