Salad dressing, buttermilk, lite
FDC 169895tablespoon (15 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 17 · -5 vs Fats & oils medianLite buttermilk dressing lands at 17 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band result that puts it 41st of 60 in the fats and oils category. Its one notable credential is vitamin E at 11% DV, a modest showing for a bottled dressing built mostly around oil and stabilizers.
It gets spooned over salads, used as a dip for raw vegetables, or thinned into a marinade base, with a tablespoon as the realistic serving since dressings are used sparingly rather than by the cup. The plain caveat is sodium, at 1,120 mg per 100 g, which adds up quickly if you pour rather than measure it out.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | 10% |
| Total fat | 12 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 49% |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2.4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.17 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.57 g | |
| Protein | 0.19 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 0.9 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.09 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2.7 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
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FDC 169895Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fats & oils median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Lite buttermilk dressing is a pourable, tangy dressing built on the creamy, slightly sour note of buttermilk with herbs and a lighter oil load than the full-fat version. In the kitchen it does double duty: drizzled over crisp green salads and wedges of iceberg, spooned as a dip for raw vegetables and wings, or thinned with a little milk to coat a pasta or potato salad. The flavor is cool and herby with a gentle acidity, and the texture is smooth and just thick enough to cling to leaves without weighing them down. It pairs well with sharp radish, cucumber, tomato, and anything fried where its tang cuts through richness.
Portioned by the tablespoon, about 15 g, it is meant to be used sparingly, and its per 100 g figures reflect a concentrated condiment: 202 calories, 12.4 g fat, 21.3 g carbohydrate and 3.77 g sugar, along with 11% of the Daily Value for vitamin E. The standout number is sodium at 1120 mg per 100 g, so a light hand goes a long way and you can skip extra salt on the salad itself. Keep the bottle refrigerated after opening, shake it before each use to recombine, and check the date since dairy-based dressings do not keep as long as oil-only ones. Measure by the spoon, toss rather than drown your greens, and let its tang stand in for some of the salt you might otherwise add.
Frequently asked questions about salad dressing
How is lite buttermilk dressing different from regular?
It uses less oil for a lighter texture while keeping the tangy buttermilk-and-herb flavor, so it pours and clings a bit more thinly.
Why should I use it sparingly?
It carries 1120 mg of sodium per 100 g, so a tablespoon or two seasons a salad without needing extra salt.
Does it need refrigeration?
Yes, because it is dairy-based it should be kept refrigerated after opening and used before its date.