Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip

Jar of Lay's smooth ranch dip with text '60 calories'.

Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip has 60 calories, 5 grams fat, 2 grams carbs, and less than one gram of protein per serving.

Read this packaged food report for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in Lay’s creamy ranch dip.

  • Chill Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip before serving
  • Refrigerate after opening

Ranch Dip Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving of Frito-Lay Ranch Dip measured as two tablespoons with a net weight of 33 grams.

Calories

Two tablespoons of creamy ranch dip has 60 total calories.

Most of the calories are derived from dietary fats.

Lay’s nutrition facts label indicates <1g of protein. For the purposes of this guide, we include 5 calories from protein to round out the total calories to 60. The actual number of calories derived from protein may be less than five.

Here is an estimate of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 45 calories from fat
  • 10 calories from total carbs
  • 5 calories from protein

The greatest proportion (75%) of total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up 17% of calories, and the remaining 8% is from protein.

Lay’s Ranch Dip

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
45 calories from fat
75%
10 calories from carbS
17%
5 calories from Protein
8%

Calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Frito-Lay Company.

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 5 minutes for every scoop of 2 tablespoons of ranch dip.

Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 60 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 60 CALORIES

  • Run 5 minutes
  • Play Tennis 10 minutes
  • Walk 20 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Nutrition Facts

Amount (%DV) per 2T (33g)

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

60

%DV

Total Fat

5g

7%

Saturated Fat

0.5g

3%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

200mg

9%

Carbohydrates

2g

1%

Dietary Fiber

<1g

3%

Total Sugars

0g

Added Sugars

0g

0%

Protein

<1g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures how much of a specific nutrient is in one serving of dip, relative to the recommended limit.

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more). Compare foods and balance choices based on your diet plan.

As shown in the chart below, 2 tablespoons of Ranch Dip has a medium level of sodium.

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

3%

Sodium

9%

MED

Added Sugars

1%

  • 0.5g saturated fat is 3% of the daily limit
  • 200mg sodium is 9% of the recommended limit for an entire day

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

The nutrients in one serving of ranch dip may appear fairly insignificant. However, keep in mind that the nutritional values are based on a measured serving, not the actual amount consumed.

Total Fat

There are 5 grams of dietary fat in only two tablespoons of dip. If you eat more (or less) than 2T, then the amount of fat consumed increases (or decreases) accordingly.

Jar of Lay's smooth ranch dip with text '60 calories'.
Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip

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Lay’s Ranch Dip Ingredients and Allergens

  • Ranch dip is not dairy-free. It is made with ingredients that contain milk.
  • Contains MSG
  • Frito-Lay discloses on the packaging that the ranch dip is “partially produced with genetic engineering.”

Here is the complete list of ingredients in Lay’s ranch dip.

Ingredients

Water, Sunflower Oil and/or Canola Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Spices, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Sugar, Glucono Delta Lactone, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, DATEM

Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono- and Diglycerides (DATEM), is a synthetic food additive derived from plants and vegetable oils.

The additive is often used as an emulsifier in the production of baked goods to strengthen the gluten in dough to create a springy, chewier texture in breads.

It’s also commonly used in other foods such as salsa, ice cream and salad dressings to help ingredients remain mixed or blended.

Allergens

The smooth ranch dip from Lay’s is made with milk.

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Lay’s

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