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Olive garden signature italian dressing

Olive garden signature italian dressing nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
55/100
Calories
258
Sugar
6g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐢❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? πŸ€°βœ…

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly πŸ‘Άβœ…

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

Full Ingredients List:

Water, soybean oil, distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, eggs, romano cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), dehydrated garlic, spice, xanthan gum, dextrose, annatto color, calcium disodium edta added to protect flavor, natural flavor.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (25.8065g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (4.8387g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (6.4516g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in high quantity (4.35483875g)

High consumption of salt can cause raised blood pressure and stroke risk. Most people consume twice the recommended limit.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • ● Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • ● High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Olive garden signature italian dressing truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 55/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Soybean Oil. A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 6g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 0g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Olive garden signature italian dressing achieves a CakeID Score of 55/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Health Recommendations

Sodium Watch

Contains 4.4g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olive garden signature italian dressing healthy? β–Ό
It depends on your goals. With a score of 55/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Olive garden signature italian dressing Vegan? β–Ό
No. Contains 'milk'.
Are there artificial additives? β–Ό
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g33%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 2000mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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To burn off the 258 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

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Cycle
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Sugar Visualization

1 cube β‰ˆ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.