Salad dressing, honey mustard dressing, reduced calorie
Whole food · Fats and Oils
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A smooth, pourable condiment that balances tangy mustard with the mellow sweetness of honey, typically with a creamy, emulsified texture. This reduced-calorie version cuts fat significantly while retaining a zesty, sweet-tart flavor profile. It delivers a notable 18.33g of sugar per 100g, making it a flavor-packed but carb-conscious choice for light meals.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 55% carbs · 43% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for its perfect marriage of sweet and sharp, which can elevate a simple salad or grilled chicken into something craveable. Its versatility as a dip, dressing, or sandwich spread makes it a kitchen staple.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (18.33g per 100g) can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, so it's best used in moderation by those monitoring glucose levels. To counteract this, pair it with high-fiber vegetables or a source of protein and healthy fat (like nuts or avocado) to slow sugar absorption. Always check labels, as many commercial versions contain soy or mustard, which are common allergens.
Key benefits
- Significantly lower in calories and fat than traditional honey mustard.
- Provides a strong flavor boost for vegetables and lean proteins.
- Contains no cholesterol.
- Aids in making plain salads or wraps more palatable.
- Offers a quick, no-prep flavor solution.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Mustard seeds themselves are virtually calorie-free; the caloric load in honey mustard dressing comes almost entirely from the added sweeteners and emulsifying oils.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 57.2 g |
| Energy | 207 kcal |
| Energy | 866 kj |
| Protein | 0.98 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.0 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 28.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.80 g |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 67.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.41 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 28.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 55.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 701 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.17 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.14 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 6.8 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.40 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 mg |
| Niacin | 0.12 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.07 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 2.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 2.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.0 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 6.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 5.0 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 14.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 4.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 13.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.83 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.21 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.30 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Salad dressing, sesame seed dressing, regular — USDA does not publish this profile for Salad dressing.
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.05 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 g |
| Leucine | 0.08 g |
| Lysine | 0.14 g |
| Methionine | 0.03 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.10 g |
| Valine | 0.07 g |
| Arginine | 0.40 g |
| Histidine | 0.03 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
How does reduced-calorie honey mustard differ from regular?
It uses thickeners like xanthan gum and bulking agents instead of oil, and often substitutes sugar with high-intensity sweeteners or uses less honey, dramatically cutting fat and total calories.
Is it suitable for a keto diet?
Generally no. Despite being low-fat, the high sugar content (18.33g per 100g) makes it too high in carbohydrates for strict ketogenic diets.
Can I use it for cooking or only as a dressing?
It works well as a light glaze for grilled meats or roasted vegetables added in the last few minutes of cooking. However, high heat can cause the sugars to burn quickly, so monitor closely.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.07 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 0.8 g fiber · 18.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 12.75 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.