French dressing vs Salad cream
Overall, French dressing has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | French dressing | Salad cream |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 94 kcal | 120 kcal |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 11.2 g | 8 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | — |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Additives | 0 | 7 |
| Allergens | None listed | Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- French dressing has 22% fewer calories (94 kcal vs 120 kcal).
- French dressing has 54% less fat (3.3 g vs 7.1 g).
- French dressing has 75% less saturated fat (0.2 g vs 0.8 g).
- Salad cream has 29% less sugar (8 g vs 11.2 g).
- French dressing has 33% less salt (1 g vs 1.5 g).
- Salad cream has 78% more protein (1.8 g vs 0.4 g).
- Only Salad cream lists: Eggs, Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
French dressing
Water, white wine vinegar,sugar, Dijon mustard (water, mustard seeds, vinegar, sea salt), cornflour, cold pressed rapeseed oil, salt, concentrated lemon juice, citrus fibre, rowan extract, chives, flat leaf parsley,cracked black pepper, thyme, turmeric
Salad cream
water, spirit vinegar, sugar, rapeseed oil, (5%), pasteurised egg yolks (4%), mustard, maltodextrin, modified cornflour, salt, stabilisers - guar gum and xanthan gum, preservatives - potassium sorbate and sulphur dioxide, sweetener - sucralose, colour - riboflavin.
FAQ
Which is healthier: French dressing or Salad cream?
Overall, French dressing has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
French dressing has fewer calories: 94 kcal versus 120 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Salad cream has less sugar: 8 g versus 11.2 g per 100 g.