🥗 Marzetti Coleslaw Dressing Calculator
Find the perfect dressing-to-cabbage ratio for any serving size
| Cabbage Amount | Light Dressing | Standard Dressing | Extra Creamy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb (454 g) | 3 tbsp (45 ml) | ⅓ cup (80 ml) | ½ cup (120 ml) |
| 2 lbs (907 g) | ⅓ cup (80 ml) | ¾ cup (175 ml) | 1 cup (240 ml) |
| 3 lbs (1.4 kg) | ½ cup (120 ml) | 1 cup (240 ml) | 1½ cups (355 ml) |
| 5 lbs (2.3 kg) | ¾ cup (175 ml) | 1¾ cups (415 ml) | 2½ cups (590 ml) |
| 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 1½ cups (355 ml) | 3½ cups (830 ml) | 5 cups (1.2 L) |
| People | Cabbage Needed | Dressing (Standard) | Bottles (15 oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 lb (454 g) | ⅓ cup (80 ml) | ½ bottle |
| 10 | 2 lbs (907 g) | ¾ cup (175 ml) | 1 bottle |
| 15 | 3 lbs (1.4 kg) | 1¼ cups (295 ml) | 1 bottle |
| 25 | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) | 2 cups (475 ml) | 2 bottles |
| 50 | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 4 cups (950 ml) | 3 bottles |
| 100 | 20 lbs (9.1 kg) | 8 cups (1.9 L) | 6 bottles |
| Product | Size | Metric | Servings (2 tbsp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Slaw Dressing | 15 fl oz | 443 ml | ~15 |
| Original Slaw (Refrigerated) | 13 fl oz | 384 ml | ~13 |
| Sugar Free Slaw Dressing | 13 fl oz | 384 ml | ~13 |
| Foodservice / Bulk | 1 gallon | 3.78 L | ~128 |
| Imperial | Metric (ml) | Metric (g) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | ~16 g | 1 |
| 2 tbsp (1 serving) | 30 ml | ~32 g | 2 |
| ¼ cup | 60 ml | ~64 g | 4 |
| ⅓ cup | 80 ml | ~85 g | 5.3 |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | ~128 g | 8 |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | ~256 g | 16 |
Marzetti Original Coleslaw Dressing stores 170 calories for every serving of 2 tablespoons (30 ml) together with 18 g of total fat, 2.5 g of packed fat, 230 mg of sodium, 3 g of carbs, 2 g of sugar and no protein. One tablespoon is 16 g by weight.
The usual bottle of 15 fl oz (443 ml) that you find in stores gives around 15 servings of two tablespoons or 30 tablespoons in total. The cool version of 13 fl oz (384 ml) delivers almost 13 servings. In professional kitchens there are 1-gallon (3.78 L) tubs that carry around 128 servings of two tablespoons.
How Much Dressing to Use for Coleslaw
To reach the ideal ratio of dressing to cabbage in classic creamy coleslaw, one usually uses between 5 and 5.5 tablespoons per pound (454 g) of shredded cabbage. For a more lightweight version, 3 tablespoons per pound is enough, but for extra creamy style one must go up to 7, 8 tablepoons per pound. Finely shredded cabbage absorbs more dressing than roughly shredded, because the extra surfaces help to take more liquid.
Average serving of coleslaw as a side food weighs 3 (4 oz (85)… 113 g), around half a cup of lightly filled salad. When coleslaw is the main dish, for example a big plate beside grilled meats, the amount jumps to 5.5 (7 oz (156)…
198 g) each folk, so around 1 to 1¼ cups. Buffet servings commonly are 15 % smaller than plated, because folks naturally take less from a shared dish, around 2.5; 3 oz (71, 85 g).
For a group of 10 folks with coleslaw as a side, plan 2 pounds (907 g) of shredded cabbage mix and around ¾ cup of Marzetti dressing. That is only a bit more then half of a 15 fl oz bottle. For 25 guests in a buffet the numbers grow to around 5 pounds (2.3 kg) of cabbage and 2 cups of dressing, what uses almost 1.7 bottles.
At 50 people, expect 10 pounds (4.5 kg) of cabbage with 4 cups of dressing. Around 3 bottles. For 100 folks the needs reach 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of cabbage together with 8 cups of dressing, or almost half of a gallon food-service tub.
Those pre-made mixes for coleslaw that one finds in the produce aisle most commonly weigh 14; 16 oz (397, 454 g) each bag and are enough for 6, 8 side servings. One bag works well with around ⅓ cup (80 ml) of dressing for a firm, standard meal. Mixes with carrots and red cabbage besides the green version are not as porous.
After 30 minutes of sitting after dressing, the cabbage starts to lose moisture, and the total volume drops by 20, 25 %. To keep the coleslaw creamy in look and taste during prep, for example for a potluck, add 15, 20 % more dressing than the standard ratio. If one mixes and serves right away, the usual measures are enough.
For coleslaw made 2. 4 hours before, it helps to add one more tablespoon of dressing per pound of cabbage, mixed well beforeserving on the table.
Marzetti Sugar-Free Coleslaw Dressing has only 60 calories for a 2-tablespoon serving, with 5 g of fat, 3 g of carbs and 290 mg of sodium. Because of its thinner makeup, one needs a bit more volume than the Original to reach the same level of coverage.
