SoulFoodSwaps

Soul Food Nutrition Lookup

See the blood sugar impact of any soul food dish โ€” and the swaps that let you keep eating what you love.

Ranch Dressing (Low-Fat)

Moderate
Impact: medium

Carbs / serving

5g

Fiber / serving

0g

Glycemic Index

30

Serving

2 tbsp

In context

Carbs: about 10% of a typical meal target โ€” like eating about one-sixth of a small sweet potato
Fiber: 0% of daily goal โ€” like a tablespoon of plain water
Glycemic Index: well within the low-GI range โ€” similar to the impact of a half-cup of raw cherries

Recipe Intelligence

very little protein
no fiber content
very quick to whip up
does not freeze well due to emulsion
everyone loves a good dip
just mixing ingredients together
lasts well in the fridge
a classic cooling staple for any plate

Blood-sugar-friendly swaps

Ranch Dressing (Full-Fat)

Why the swaps are better

Added sugars to compensate for fat

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Diabetes-conscious meal-planning support โ€” not medical advice. Portion and carbohydrate information is provided for planning purposes. Use alongside guidance from your clinician or dietitian.