Italian Dressing vs Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Italian Dressing | Italian balsamic & olive oil... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 267 kcal | 594 kcal |
| Fat | 23.3 g | 54.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 6.6 g |
| Sugars | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Salt | 2.8 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| Additives | 2 | 1 |
| Allergens | Soybeans | Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Italian Dressing has 55% fewer calories (267 kcal vs 594 kcal).
- Italian Dressing has 57% less fat (23.3 g vs 54.4 g).
- Italian Dressing has 50% less saturated fat (3.3 g vs 6.6 g).
- Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing has 54% less salt (1.3 g vs 2.8 g).
- Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing has 100% more protein (0.7 g vs 0 g).
- Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Italian Dressing lists: Soybeans.
- Only Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing lists: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Italian Dressing
water, vegetable oil (soybean oil, canola oil), distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, contains less than 2% of garlic*, onion*, red bell pepper*, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, spices, yeast extract, calcium disodium edta to protect flavor, natural flavor, lemon juice concentrate, caramel color, annatto extract (for color), *dried, dist,, sold exclusively by: aldi batavia, il 60510 aldi twice as nice empty before recycling best if used by date on neck label guarantee shake well , refrigerate
Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing
Olive oil (31%), Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (30%) (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, preservative (sulphur dioxide)), rapeseed oil, water, Sugar, honey, garlic purée, salt, ground black pepper ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold
FAQ
Which is healthier: Italian Dressing or Italian balsamic & olive oil dressing?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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?
Italian Dressing has fewer calories: 267 kcal versus 594 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Italian Dressing has less sugar: 13.3 g versus 13.3 g per 100 g.