How many calories in ranch dressing?

One tablespoon of ranch dressing has about 60 calories, and a standard 2-tablespoon serving contains 120 calories. Per 100g, ranch is 430 calories. Light ranch cuts that roughly in half at 30-35 cal per tablespoon.

Ranch vs mayo: which has more calories?

Mayo is more calorie-dense at 94 cal per tablespoon vs ranch's 60 cal per tablespoon. Per 100g, mayo has 680 calories compared to ranch's 430. However, people tend to use more ranch per serving, which can offset the difference.

Is ranch dressing keto-friendly?

Regular ranch is moderately keto-compatible with 5.9g net carbs per 100g, which works out to less than 1g per tablespoon. Choose full-fat versions and avoid low-fat ranch, which often adds sugar to compensate for reduced fat.

How much sodium is in ranch dressing?

Ranch dressing contains 901mg sodium per 100g, or about 126mg per tablespoon. A 2-tablespoon serving delivers roughly 252mg, about 11% of the daily recommended limit. Look for reduced-sodium versions if you're watching salt intake.

Is homemade ranch healthier than store-bought?

Homemade ranch lets you control sodium, skip preservatives, and use higher-quality ingredients like Greek yogurt as a base. A Greek yogurt ranch can cut calories to 20-25 per tablespoon while adding protein. Store-bought typically has more additives and sodium.

How can I reduce calories when using ranch?

Switch to light ranch (30-35 cal/tbsp vs 60 cal/tbsp), use it as a dip rather than pouring it on salads, or thin regular ranch with buttermilk. Measuring portions is key since most people use 3-4 tablespoons per salad, adding 180-240 calories.

Ranch dressing vs italian dressing: which is lighter?

Italian dressing is lighter at about 35 cal per tablespoon vs ranch's 60 cal per tablespoon. Italian also has less fat (21g vs 44.5g per 100g). For salads, switching from ranch to italian saves about 50 calories per 2-tablespoon serving.

Is ranch dressing bad for weight loss?

Ranch is one of the most calorie-dense dressings at 120 cal per 2-tablespoon serving. Switching to salsa (5 cal/tbsp) or mustard (3 cal/tsp) saves significant calories. If you love ranch, stick to 1 tablespoon or try a yogurt-based version.

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Calories in Ranch Dressing

USDA Verified · FDC 173592 · Mar 2026

120 calories

per 2 tablespoons (28g)

1.3g

Protein

5.9g

Carbs

44.5g

Fat

Fiber

Per 100g

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
1 tablespoon	14g	60 cal
2 tablespoonsStandard	28g	120 cal
100g	100g	430 cal
1/4 cup	56g	241 cal

429 calories per 100g

Complete Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

429 calories

Protein1.3g

Carbohydrates5.9g

Sugar4.7g

Fat44.5g

Fiber0g

Sodium901mg

Potassium64mg

Calcium28mg

Iron0.3mg

Vitamin A15mcg

How Ranch Dressing Compares

Ranch Dressing next to similar foods, all values per 100g:

Food	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber
Ranch Dressing	429	1.3g	5.9g	44.5g	0g
Mayonnaise	620	1g	0.6g	75g	0g
Caesar Dressing	543	2.2g	3.3g	57.8g	0.5g
Italian Dressing	243	0.4g	12.1g	21.1g	0g
Blue Cheese Dressing	486	1.4g	4.8g	51.1g	0.4g