The product is a low-calorie balsamic vinaigrette dressing made from natural ingredients, including balsamic vinegar and olive oil, designed to add flavor to meals while maintaining a healthy profile.
The provided nutrition facts reveal that the dressing contains 60 calories per serving, making it a reasonable choice for a sauce but high in sodium if used frequently. The presence of added sugars (3.99 g) and artificial elements like caramel color and natural flavors suggests that it is not a whole or minimally processed food but rather a processed product due to its preservatives, stabilizers, and artificial components.
While the dressing offers a convenient way to add flavor, its reliance on added sugars and artificial ingredients makes it less than ideal for a health-conscious diet. A healthier alternative would be to make a homemade version using minimal ingredients like balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs to avoid unnecessary additives and sugar.
There are 60 calories in a serving of Not A Branded Item Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing. Most of those calories come from fat (69%).
| Serving Size | 30ml | |
| Calories | 60 | |
| Calories From Fat | 45 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 5.01g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.999g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.01g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 3.99g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 3
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 3
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 2
A serving of Not A Branded Item Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing contains 3 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 2 PointsPlus and 3 SmartPoints.
Not A Branded Item Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing contains the following ingredients:
Water, balsamic vinegar (contains sulfites), soybean oil, sugar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, contains less than 1% of spice, caramel color, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate (as preservatives), calcium disodium edta to protect flavor, citric acid, natural flavor, annatto extract (for color).