Original Caesar Dressing
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Original Caesar Dressing by Cardini's scores 7/10 for Blood Sugar based on low sugar.
Original Caesar Dressing by Cardini's provides 512 calories, 2.3g protein, 53.5g fat, and 2.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 512 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Original Caesar Dressing by Cardini's is calorie-dense at 512 kcal per 100g — 60% above the salad dressings category average of 321. Standout protein at 2.3g per 100g — 79% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 512 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 2.3g per 100g (category avg: 1.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 9.3g per 100g
- •Sodium: 651mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 9.3g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 651mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1302mg — roughly 57% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Original Caesar Dressing doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the salad dressings category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
soybean oil, water, egg yolk, white wine and distilled vinegars, lemon juice concentrate, less than 2% of salt, parmesan cheese (part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), mustard seed, spice, garlic, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate added as preservatives, onion*, xanthan gum, corn syrup, propylene glycol alginate, calcium disodium edta added to protect lavor celery seed, natural flavor, tamarind, anchovies. *dehydrated foo anchovies milk