How many calories are in thousand island dressing?

Regular thousand island dressing has 61 calories per tablespoon and 114 calories in a standard 2-tablespoon serving. Per 100g it runs 379 calories. A generous quarter-cup ladle at a salad bar adds 239 calories before you count anything else on the plate.

What is thousand island dressing made of?

The classic base is mayonnaise blended with ketchup or chili sauce and sweet pickle relish, often with minced onion and a touch of vinegar. That mayo base explains the 35.1g of fat per 100g, and the ketchup and relish supply most of the 15.2g of sugar.

Thousand island vs ranch: which has fewer calories?

Thousand island is the lighter of the two: 379 calories per 100g versus ranch at 430, or about 114 versus 129 per 2-tablespoon serving. The trade-off is sugar, where thousand island's 15.2g per 100g far exceeds ranch. For the lowest-calorie option, vinaigrettes beat both.

Is thousand island dressing keto-friendly?

Only in small amounts. One tablespoon has about 2.3g of carbs, manageable on keto, but the sugar from ketchup and relish adds up fast: a 2-tablespoon serving carries 4.6g of sugar. Many keto eaters make a sugar-free version with mayo, sugar-free ketchup, and dill relish instead.

How much sugar is in thousand island dressing?

More than any other ingredient besides oil: 15.2g per 100g, which is 4.6g in a 2-tablespoon serving, over a teaspoon of sugar per salad. That is the dressing's signature sweetness, and it is why fat-free versions are not necessarily lighter; they often add sugar to compensate.

Is thousand island the same as Big Mac sauce?

They are close cousins. McDonald's special sauce follows the same mayo, sweet relish, and seasoning formula, with mustard instead of ketchup providing the tang. Nutritionally, expect a similar profile to thousand island's 61 calories per tablespoon when you make a copycat burger sauce at home.

Is thousand island dressing bad for weight loss?

It is a calorie multiplier on otherwise light food: 114 calories per 2 tablespoons can outweigh the lettuce, cucumber, and tomato underneath. Easy fixes include halving the portion to 61 calories, thinning it with Greek yogurt, or switching to a vinaigrette and saving 50+ calories per salad.

Does thousand island dressing contain dairy?

Traditional thousand island is dairy-free; the creaminess comes from mayonnaise, which is egg-based. That makes eggs the allergen to watch, with 26mg of cholesterol per 100g coming from the same source. A few commercial brands add buttermilk or yogurt, so dairy-allergic eaters should scan labels.

How much sodium is in thousand island dressing?

Thousand island carries 962mg of sodium per 100g, about 154mg per tablespoon or 289mg in a 2-tablespoon serving, roughly 13% of the 2,300mg daily limit. Restaurant portions are rarely measured, so a heavy pour on a Reuben or salad can quietly double that.

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Calories in Thousand Island Dressing

USDA Verified · FDC 171402 · Jun 2026

114 calories

per 2 tablespoons (30g)

1.1g

Protein

14.6g

Carbs

35.1g

Fat

0.8g

Fiber

Per 100g

Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
1 tablespoon	16g	61 cal
2 tablespoonsStandard	30g	114 cal
1/4 cup	63g	239 cal
1 cup	250g	948 cal
100g	100g	379 cal

380 calories per 100g

Complete Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

380 calories

Protein1.1g

Carbohydrates14.6g

Sugar15.2g

Fat35.1g

Saturated Fat5.1g

Monounsaturated Fat7.9g

Polyunsaturated Fat18.2g

Fiber0.8g

Sodium962mg

Potassium107mg

Cholesterol26mg

Calcium17mg

Iron1.2mg

Vitamin A14mcg

How Thousand Island Dressing Compares

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

Food	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber
Thousand Island Dressing	381	1.1g	14.6g	35.1g	0.8g
Ranch Dressing	429	1.3g	5.9g	44.5g	0g
Caesar Dressing	543	2.2g	3.3g	57.8g	0.5g
Italian Dressing	243	0.4g	12.1g	21.1g	0g
Mayonnaise	620	1g	0.6g	75g	0g