Calories in
salad dressing, coleslaw
404 kcal per 100 g Salad dressing, coleslaw contains 404 calories per 100 grams, or about 77 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 0.9 g protein, 22.4 g carbohydrate and 34.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 22% carbohydrate, 1% protein, 77% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 19.0 g | 77 | 0.2 g | 4.3 g | 6.6 g |
| 1 cup | 289.0 g | 1,168 | 2.5 g | 64.7 g | 99.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 404 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Total fat | 34.5 g | 6.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 21.2 g | 4.0 g |
| Sodium | 850.0 mg | 161.5 mg |
| Potassium | 35.0 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 17.0 µg | 3.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 41.0 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Water | 39.9 g | 7.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169056). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How salad dressing, coleslaw compares
Among the 55 fats and oils items on this site, salad dressing, coleslaw ranks 46 of 55 by calorie density, against a category average of 762 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 47% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (77 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in salad dressing, coleslaw?
Salad dressing, coleslaw contains 404 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 77 calories per tbsp. It also provides 0.9 g of protein, 22.4 g of carbohydrate and 34.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of salad dressing, coleslaw?
By calories, salad dressing, coleslaw is roughly 22% carbohydrate, 1% protein and 77% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 16 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the salad dressing, coleslaw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within fats and oils.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Salad dressing, coleslaw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.