Hidden Valley Cheese Original Ranch Dressing is a creamy ranch-style dressing made with real cheddar cheese and a blend of cheeses, perfect for dipping snacks or drizzling over salads and vegetables.
The nutrition facts reveal 130 calories per serving, which is reasonable as a condiment but should be consumed mindful of overall diet. The high sodium content (230mg) and saturated fat (2.5g) suggest it's not the healthiest option, with added sugars and artificial flavors contributing to its processed nature.
This product appears to be ultra-processed due to its reliance on synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial colors (Yellow 5 and Yellow 6), along with preservatives such as sorbic acid and calcium disodium edta. These features align with the characteristics of highly processed foods, which are typically high in sodium and chemicals and may contribute negatively to long-term health.
Given these considerations, a healthier alternative would be to make your own ranch dressing using unsweetened plain yogurt or almond butter, minimizing added sugars and artificial ingredients for a fresher, more nutritious option.
There are 130 calories in a serving of Hidden Valley Cheese Original Ranch Dressing. Most of those calories come from fat (94%).
| Serving Size | 30ml | |
| Calories | 130 | |
| Calories From Fat | 126 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 9.9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.999g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.999g | |
| Protein | 0.999g | 2% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 5
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 5
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 4
A serving of Hidden Valley Cheese Original Ranch Dressing contains 5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 4 PointsPlus and 5 SmartPoints.
Hidden Valley Cheese Original Ranch Dressing contains the following ingredients:
Soybean oil, water, sugar, egg yolk, cheddar, parmesan and romano cheese (cultured part skim cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, buttermilk, less than 1% of: natural flavors (milk soy), whey, dried onion, dried garlic, phosphoric acid, vinegar, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, xanthan gum, modified food starch, with sorbic acid and calcium disodium edta as preservatives, spices, yellow 5, yellow 6.