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Vinaigrette sauce Calories
Classic salad dressing with olive oil and vinegar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Vinaigrette sauce (15 g) has 48 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Vinaigrette sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
48
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 0% · Fat 97%
Vinaigrette sauce nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.68 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Vinaigrette sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 240 g | 768 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 800 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vinaigrette sauce
What is vinaigrette sauce made of?
Vinaigrette sauce is made by combining oil and vinegar, usually with salt and pepper. Many versions add mustard, herbs, garlic, or a little honey, but those additions are optional and change the flavor rather than define the basic dressing.
Why does vinaigrette sauce separate?
Vinaigrette sauce separates because oil and vinegar do not naturally stay mixed. Whisk or shake it just before serving; mustard can help hold the mixture together temporarily, but a simple vinaigrette will usually separate again as it sits.
What is the oil-to-vinegar ratio for vinaigrette sauce?
A common starting ratio for vinaigrette sauce is three parts oil to one part vinegar. Adjust the balance to suit the vinegar’s sharpness and your taste, adding more oil for a milder dressing or more vinegar for extra tang.
How do you make vinaigrette sauce thicker?
To make vinaigrette sauce thicker, whisk in a small spoonful of mustard or blend the ingredients until emulsified. Mustard helps the oil and vinegar stay combined for longer, while a little honey can add body and soften the acidity.
Can vinaigrette sauce be used as a marinade?
Yes, vinaigrette sauce can work as a marinade for vegetables, tofu, chicken, or meat. Its oil and vinegar add flavor, but discard any marinade that has touched raw meat rather than using it as a finishing sauce.
How long does homemade vinaigrette sauce last in the fridge?
Homemade vinaigrette sauce without fresh ingredients can generally be kept covered in the refrigerator for about a week. Versions containing fresh garlic or herbs are best used sooner; shake before serving and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
What is the difference between vinaigrette sauce and Italian dressing?
Vinaigrette sauce is a broad type of oil-and-vinegar dressing, while bottled Italian dressing commonly includes a particular blend of herbs, seasonings, and sometimes sweeteners or stabilizers. Recipes vary, so Italian dressing is one style rather than a single fixed formula.
Can you make vinaigrette sauce without mustard?
Yes, vinaigrette sauce can be made without mustard by whisking oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper together. It may separate more quickly, so shake or whisk it again just before dressing the salad.
Which vinegar is best for vinaigrette sauce?
No single vinegar is best for every vinaigrette sauce: red wine vinegar is sharp, apple cider vinegar is fruity, and balsamic vinegar is sweeter and darker. Match the vinegar to the salad and taste the dressing before serving.
When should you add vinaigrette sauce to a salad?
Add vinaigrette sauce just before serving so leafy greens stay crisp. Toss the salad gently to coat it evenly, and add a little at a time; you can always add more, but excess dressing is difficult to remove.
Vinaigrette sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.45mg · 3% DV
Vitamin K
3µg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.08µg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
60mg · 3% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.75mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
3mg · 0% DV
Vinaigrette sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Vinaigrette sauce
To burn the 48 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Vinaigrette sauce?
Vinaigrette sauce is a simple dressing made by combining oil and vinegar, often with herbs, mustard or seasoning. It has roots in French cooking, though versions are now common in kitchens around the world. Usually thin and glossy, it balances the sharpness of vinegar with the roundness of oil; the flavour can be mild or tangy depending on the proportions.
Toss it with leafy salads, drizzle it over vegetables, or use it to dress beans and lentils. It is mostly fat, with 34 g of fat per 100 g, so a little goes a long way. Add it just before serving to keep delicate leaves fresh, or use extra vinegar for a sharper, lighter-tasting dressing.
How Nutritious Is Vinaigrette sauce?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Vinaigrette sauce Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Vinaigrette sauce Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Vinaigrette sauce Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Vinaigrette sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.7:1).
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