Lay’s Smooth Ranch Dip: 60 Calories
A creamy ranch dip is a popular accompaniment for potato chips or french fries. 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 post for a complete review of the nutrition facts and ingredients in the ranch dip from Lay’s.
Calories and Nutrition
Nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving of dip. One serving is measured as two tablespoons with a net weight of 33 grams.
Calories
Two tablespoons of creamy ranch dip has 60 total calories. About 75% of the calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates makes up a small portion of the total calories.
Lay’s nutrition facts label indicates <1g of protein. For the purposes of this review, I include 5 calories from protein to round out the total calories to 60. The actual number of calories from protein may be closer to zero.
- Fat: 45 calories
- Carbs: 10 calories
- Protein: 5 calories
- Total: 60 calories per serving
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Lay’s.
Total Fat
The nutrients in one serving of ranch dip may appear fairly insignificant compared with other foods.
However, keep in mind that the quantity of nutrients is based on a measured serving, not the actual amount eaten during a meal.
The 5 grams of fat is based on only two tablespoons of dip. And that small quantity of food still equates to 7% of the FDA-recommended daily limit of calories from fat (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 2 Tablespoons (33g)
CALORIES
60TOTAL FAT
5g(8%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
2g(1%DV)
PROTEIN
<1g| Saturated Fat | 0.5g (3%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 200mg (9%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | <1g (3%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in Lay’s ranch dip.
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, and DATEM.
What is DATEM?
DATEM is an acronym short for Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Ester of Mono- and Diglycerides.
DATEM, a synthetic food additive, is derived from plants and vegetable oils.
This ingredient is often used as an emulsifier in the production of baked goods. It strengthens the gluten in dough to create a springy, chewier texture in breads. It is also used in the production of other foods such as salsa, ice cream and salad dressing to help ingredients remain mixed or blended.
Allergens
The smooth ranch dip from Lay’s is made with milk.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Lay’s
