Is Primal Kitchen Caesar Dairy-Free? Newman's Has Romano

Yes, by its label: Primal Kitchen Caesar lists no milk, cheese or anchovy, but it does list egg yolks. Newman's Own Caesar lists Romano cheese (cow's milk) and anchovy paste, and no egg.

Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing and Newman's Own Caesar Dressing differ on several label facts. The Primal Kitchen label lists egg yolks and a 'CONTAINS: EGG, COCONUT.' statement, and its ingredient list, as shown on the product page, names no milk-based or anchovy ingredient. Newman's Own lists Romano cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk and anchovy paste, with no egg in its listed ingredients. Per 2 Tbsp, sodium is 270 mg for Primal Kitchen and 300 mg for Newman's Own, and the first oil listed is avocado oil and canola oil, respectively.

Key takeaways

• Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing (8 oz) lists egg yolks and carries a 'CONTAINS: EGG, COCONUT.' statement. As shown on the Primal Kitchen product page, the ingredient list names no dairy or anchovy ingredient.
• Newman's Own Caesar Dressing lists Romano cheese (pasteurized cow's milk) and anchovy paste. Its listed ingredients do not include egg.
• Per 2 Tbsp, Primal Kitchen lists 270 mg sodium (12% DV) and Newman's Own lists 300 mg (13%). The FDA Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 mg per day.
• The first oil listed is avocado oil for Primal Kitchen and canola oil for Newman's Own, which also lists extra virgin olive oil as its second oil.
• Read the bottle you buy, since formulas and older bottles can differ from a web listing.

Is Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing dairy free?

No milk or cheese is listed in the ingredient list (Contains: egg, coconut). The Contains statement names egg and coconut, not milk, so the ingredient list and Contains line are the reference points for this bottle.

Newman's Own is different on this point, because its Romano Cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk. Anyone avoiding milk should read that line on the bottle before buying.

Does Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing have anchovies?

No. As shown on the Primal Kitchen product page, the ingredient list names no anchovy or fish ingredient, and the Contains statement names only egg and coconut. The savory ingredients listed include Organic Coconut Aminos, Nutritional Yeast, Garlic, Sea Salt and Organic Black Pepper.

Primal Kitchen's front of pack also says 'NO SEED OILS', 'NO SOY or CANOLA' and 'SUGAR FREE'.

Does Newman's Own Caesar Dressing have anchovies?

Yes, Anchovy Paste (Anchovies, Salt, Water) is listed in the ingredient list, after Sugar and before the less-than-2% group of seasonings, on the Newman's Own product page.

Anchovy is a fish ingredient, and FDA lists fish among the major food allergens. The product page text shows no separate Contains line, so the ingredient list is where the anchovy appears.

Does Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing contain egg?

Yes. Egg Yolks are listed fifth in the ingredient list, and the bottle's Contains statement reads 'CONTAINS: EGG, COCONUT.'

The panel lists 10 mg of cholesterol per 2 Tbsp (30 mL). Because the Contains line names egg, it is the first place to look on this bottle.

Does Newman's Own Caesar Dressing contain egg?

Egg is not in the Newman's Own ingredient list shown on its product page. The panel shows 0 mg of cholesterol per 2 Tbsp (30 g).

Newman's Own sells more than one Caesar, so check the exact product name on the bottle. People with an egg allergy should read the ingredient list and any allergen line on the package they buy.

Which oil is in Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing and which is in Newman's Own?

Primal Kitchen lists avocado oil first. Newman's Own lists canola oil first, and extra virgin olive oil is the second oil in its list. Both panels show 16 g of total fat per 2 Tbsp.

Primal Kitchen's panel breaks down the fat further: 2 g saturated, 2 g polyunsaturated and 11 g monounsaturated. Newman's Own shows 1.5 g saturated fat (8% DV), and its polyunsaturated and monounsaturated amounts are not disclosed in the panel text shown.

Primal Kitchen's front of pack carries the printed badges 'NO SEED OILS' and 'NO SOY or CANOLA.' These are label claims printed by the manufacturer, and this comparison reports them as printed.

How much sodium is in 2 Tbsp of Primal Kitchen Caesar Dressing vs Newman's Own?

Per 2 Tbsp, Primal Kitchen lists 270 mg of sodium (12% DV), and Newman's Own lists 300 mg (13% DV), a difference of 30 mg. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is less than 2,300 mg per day, and the percentages are the figures printed on each panel.

The two panels use different serving units, 30 mL for Primal Kitchen and 30 g for Newman's Own, so compare the mg figures as well as the percentages. An older record for Primal Kitchen shows a different recipe and is not used here. Check the panel on the bottle in hand. People who track sodium for medical reasons should follow guidance from their own clinician. FDA explains the sodium Daily Value in Sodium in Your Diet.

What are the full nutrition facts for each Caesar dressing per 2 Tbsp?

Both panels list 150 calories and 16 g of total fat per 2 Tbsp. They differ on saturated fat, cholesterol, carbohydrate, sugars and protein, as the table shows. Ingredient facts in this article come from each ingredient list, and the figures come from each Nutrition Facts panel.

Per 2 Tbsp	Primal Kitchen (8 oz)	Newman's Own
Serving size	2 Tbsp (30 mL), about 8 servings	2 Tbsp (30 g), about 9 servings
Calories	150	150
Total fat	16 g (21% DV)	16 g (21%)
Saturated fat	2 g (10% DV)	1.5 g (8%)
Polyunsaturated fat	2 g	Not disclosed
Monounsaturated fat	11 g	Not disclosed
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	10 mg (3% DV)	0 mg
Sodium	270 mg (12% DV)	300 mg (13%)
Total carbohydrate	2 g (1% DV)	1 g
Dietary fiber	0 g	0 g
Total sugars	0 g (includes 0 g added sugars)	1 g
Added sugars	0 g	1 g (2%)
Protein	0 g	1 g

Newman's Own lists Sugar in its ingredients and shows 1 g of added sugars per 2 Tbsp.

What do the allergen statements on each label say?

Primal Kitchen prints 'CONTAINS: EGG, COCONUT.' on the bottle. The Newman's Own product page shows no separate Contains line, but its ingredients name milk (Romano cheese) and fish (anchovy paste). FDA's list of nine major food allergens is milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame, as described in FDA's food allergies guidance.

• Milk: named in Newman's Own through Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk). Not named in the Primal Kitchen list or Contains line.
• Egg: named in Primal Kitchen through Egg Yolks and in its Contains line. Not in the Newman's Own list.
• Fish: named in Newman's Own through Anchovy Paste. Not in the Primal Kitchen list.
• Coconut: named in the Primal Kitchen Contains line, and in its Organic Coconut Aminos and Organic Coconut Nectar. Not in the Newman's Own list.
• Gluten: Primal Kitchen carries a Certified Gluten Free mark as printed on its product page, and the Newman's Own product page says "Gluten free". For Primal Kitchen's avocado-oil mayo against a classic, see Primal Kitchen vs Hellmann's Mayo.

Cross-contact and shared equipment are not disclosed for either product in the text shown, so the label cannot establish whether trace amounts are present. These facts describe the labels only and do not show how any individual will respond.

How do the two Caesar dressing ingredient lists compare line by line?

Both lists include vinegar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, black pepper, sea salt and water. They differ on dairy, fish, egg, oils and sweeteners, and the first differences appear near the top of each list.

• Oil: Avocado Oil is first in Primal Kitchen. Canola Oil is first in Newman's Own, followed by Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Dairy: none listed in Primal Kitchen. Romano Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes) in Newman's Own.
• Fish: none listed in Primal Kitchen. Anchovy Paste (Anchovies, Salt, Water) in Newman's Own.
• Egg: Egg Yolks in Primal Kitchen. None listed in Newman's Own.
• Sweeteners: Organic Coconut Nectar within Organic Coconut Aminos in Primal Kitchen. Sugar in Newman's Own.
• Thickeners: Tamarind Seed Gum and Potato Starch (less than 2%) in Primal Kitchen. Xanthan Gum (as a Thickener) in Newman's Own.
• Freshness and color: Mushroom Extract (To Maintain Freshness) and Organic Rosemary Extract in Primal Kitchen. Paprika and Annatto Extracts (for Color) in Newman's Own.
• Seasonings: Nutritional Yeast, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate and Citric Acid in Primal Kitchen. Mustard Flour, Oregano (Dried) and Cayenne Pepper Sauce in Newman's Own.

How can shoppers check the label on the bottle they are buying?

Check the Nutrition Facts panel, the ingredient list and the Contains line on the bottle in hand, since product web pages and older bottles can show different details. FDA's guidance on reading labels when you have food allergies covers the same basics.

• Confirm the serving size, and note whether the panel lists mL or g.
• Compare sodium in mg and % DV per 2 Tbsp.
• Scan for milk terms such as cheese, milk, whey and cream, and fish terms such as anchovy.
• Check the ingredient list and any Contains line for egg or egg yolks.
• Note the first oils listed, since ingredients are listed by weight, largest first.
• Treat a gluten-free certification mark as separate from a Contains statement.
• Check tree nut, peanut, soy and sesame lines, which are also on FDA's major allergen list. For Newman's Own's Italian dressing next to Wish-Bone's, see Wish-Bone vs Newman's Own Italian.