Mayonnaise, light: Nutrition Facts
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Mayonnaise, light contains 238 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15.6 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from carbohydrates and 0.6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.2 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 827 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 3.6 g | |
| Protein C | 0.37 g | 0.7% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 53.7 µg | 45% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium C | 31 mg | 0.7% |
| Zinc C | 0.07 mg | 0.6% |
| Copper C | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 2.6 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.6%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 84%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein per 100 kcal0.16 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 11.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.91 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 30 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 27 µg |
| Retinol C | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Mayonnaise
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise, made with tofu | 322 | 6 g | 3.1 g | 31.8 g |
| Mayonnaise, reduced-calorie or diet, cholesterol-free | 333 | 0.9 g | 6.7 g | 33.3 g |
| Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet | 231 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Mayonnaise, reduced fat, with olive oil | 361 | 0.37 g | 0 g | 40 g |
| Mayonnaise, regular | 680 | 0.96 g | 0.57 g | 74.8 g |
| Mayonnaise, fat free | 64 | 0.2 g | 15.8 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise, light | 238 | 0.37 g | 9.2 g | 22.2 g |
| Salad dressing, italian dressing, reduced calorie | 200 | 0.3 g | 6.7 g | 20 g |
| Salad dressing, mayonnaise, imitation, soybean | 232 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Vegan mayonnaise | 232 | 0.3 g | 16 g | 19.2 g |
| Tartar sauce | 211 | 1 g | 13.3 g | 16.7 g |
| Blue or roquefort cheese dressing, light | 300 | 1.4 g | 15.2 g | 26.1 g |
| Creamy Italian dressing | 268 | 0.55 g | 11.2 g | 24.6 g |
| Margarine-like, vegetable oil spread, 20% fat, with salt | 175 | 0 g | 0.4 g | 19.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in mayonnaise?
100 g of mayonnaise has 238 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15.6 g): about 37 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (16 g): about 38 kcal. 1 dipping-size container (28 g): about 67 kcal.
How much protein is in mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise contains 0.37 g of protein per 100 g (0.7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.058 g in 1 tablespoon (15.6 g). About 0.6% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise has 9.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise contains 22.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does mayonnaise contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (45% DV) and Vitamin E (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mayonnaise?
100 g contains 827 mg of sodium, 36% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710220. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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