View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
French dressing
French dressing by Essential Waitrose provides 322 kcal per 100 ml, with 3.2 g of sugars and 0.2 g of protein. That is 67% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 250 ml pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 322 kcal | 194 +66% |
| Total fat | 31.3 g | 12.8 +144% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 2.4 −9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 16.1 −41% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 9.8 −67% |
| Added sugars | 1.6 g | 4.8 −67% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 2.4 −74% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 2.8 −93% |
| Salt | 1.6 g | 5.9 −74% |
*% Daily Value for 100 ml, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, rapeseed oil (30%), white wine vinegar (15%), sugar, salt, garlic purée, black pepper, preservative potassium sorbate, parsley, tarragon, thyme, red peppers, stabiliser xanthan gum, turmeric, acidity regulator citric acid
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 ml
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169042755
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in French dressing?
French dressing contains 322 kcal per 100 ml.
How much sugar is in French dressing?
French dressing has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is French dressing healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
b NOVA 3 
b NOVA 1 
a NOVA 4 
b NOVA 3 More groceries
View all →
NOVA 2 
d NOVA 4 
c 
e 
e NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 More from Essential Waitrose
View all →
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 1 
c NOVA 3 
d NOVA 3 
d NOVA 4