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Ingredients
Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing, Thick & Creamy
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2680430, data date 2023-11-16, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving (30 ml, 2 Tbsp) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Total fat | 16.7 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 1033 mg | 310 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 1 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 13.3 g | 4 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these dressings & cooking sauces
The recorded ingredient label lists 20 ingredients, led by water, vegetable oil and maltodextrin. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (maltodextrin and sugar), natural flavors, seed oils and MSG. For these dressings & cooking sauces, the comparison that matters most is use and oil blend: choose dressing, marinade or cooking sauce and read every oil.
- Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 20 ingredients, so read the full statement.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola)).
- Worth checkingLists MSG (monosodium glutamate).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: maltodextrin and sugar (first appears at position 3 of 20).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: xanthan.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, egg and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola).
- You avoid MSG: the recorded label lists monosodium glutamate.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists maltodextrin and sugar.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
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References
- Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing, Thick & Creamy: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2680430) USDA FoodData Central
- Types of fat Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Olive oil Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing, Thick & Creamy contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing, Thick & Creamy contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing, Thick & Creamy?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, SUGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: SPICES, GARLIC*, ONION*, NATURAL FLAVORS, EGG YOLK, PHOSPHORIC ACID, VINEGAR, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE & GUANYLATE, SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
Is Hidden Valley Light Ranch Dressing, Thick & Creamy healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils and MSG (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 55 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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