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Marie's® Thousand Island Dressing 12 fl oz Plastic Jar
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Marie's® Thousand Island Dressing 12 fl oz Plastic Jar

MARIE'S
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
0g
Protein
3g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
58
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marie’s Thousand Island Dressing arrives in a 12 fl oz plastic jar commonly found in the refrigerated salad dressing aisle or near the deli and prepared foods case, shelved alongside premium mayonnaises, refrigerated ranches, and other specialty dressings. It reads as a deli-style, slightly upscale condiment: tangy and creamy with a faintly sweet pickle relish bite, a pale pink-orange hue from tomato paste and paprika, and small crunchy pickle and onion pieces that give occasional texture contrast. The jar invites ritual use—spooning or drizzling over a bed of greens, slathering on burger and Reuben builds, or scooping up fries and raw vegetables at casual gatherings. Marie’s positions itself as a classic, heritage-style brand aimed at home cooks who want deli flavors without making them from scratch; marketing leans into convenience and nostalgia rather than organic or artisanal provenance. Label cues include a gluten-free claim and mentions of real sour cream and recognizable ingredients, along with the typical “natural flavors” and colorings; there is no organic certification and no overt kid-focused graphics. In plain terms, this is a commercially manufactured, multi-ingredient dressing that blends oils, dairy, egg yolk emulsifiers, stabilizers, and flavorings to achieve a consistent texture and shelf-stable performance. It fits weekend barbecues, sandwich nights, and game-day spreads—an indulgent, familiar staple that trades homemade simplicity for ready-to-use convenience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SOYBEAN, OIL,, SWEET, PICKLE, RELISH, (PICKLES,, SUGAR,, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, SALT,, ONIONS,, CELERY, SEED,, XANTHAN, GUM,, MUSTARD, SEED,, RED, BELL, PEPPER,, NATURAL, SPICE, FLAVORS,, ALUM),, TOMATO, PASTE,, SUGAR,, SOUR, CREAM, (CULTURED, NONFAT, MILK,, CREAM),, WATER,, EGG, YOLKS,, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, DEHYDRATED, RED, BELL, PEPPERS,, SALT,, ONION*,, SPICES, (INCLUDES, MUSTARD),, LACTIC, ACID,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA, (COLOR)., *DEHYDRATED.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • oleoresin paprika - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined oils, emulsifiers/stabilizers (xanthan gum), and added flavorings/acidulants, and is a multi-ingredient industrial formulation, which fits the NOVA ultraprocessed (4) category.

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Common Questions about Marie's® Thousand Island Dressing 12 fl oz Plastic Jar

Well, that depends on your perspective! It’s not exactly a health food, but it can be a tasty addition to your meals in moderation. With 160 calories and 16 grams of fat per two-tablespoon serving, it’s more of a flavorful condiment than a nutrient powerhouse. If you're looking for a creamy dressing that adds zing to your salads or burgers, this could fit the bill!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
burger-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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