How many calories in mayonnaise
A tablespoon of mayonnaise has about 100 kcal, nearly all of it fat.
Portion
To burn it off
A tablespoon of mayo is 100 kcal and 11 g of fat. It's mostly oil, whipped with egg until it holds.
On a sandwich it's easy to use two, so 200 before the filling. A dollop next to your chips is often more.
Light mayo has a lot less, as they swap some of the oil for water. Most people don't notice the difference in a sandwich.
Tips
- 1Try light mayo in sandwiches, it's hard to tell once it's in there.
- 2Mix it half and half with Greek yoghurt for coleslaw or a dip.
- 3Spread it on one slice of bread, not both.
Where it comes from
Nobody knows for sure where mayonnaise got its name. The best known story ties it to the Duke of Richelieu's capture of Mahón on Menorca in 1756, so mahonnaise. Other theories link it to the Old French moyeu, egg yolk, or to manier, to stir, which the famous chef Carême preferred. What is certain is that it became a classic cold sauce of French cooking.
Where does our food come from? · Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Mayonnaise
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Questions
Is light mayo much lower?
Yes, usually much lower, because some of the oil is swapped for water.
Mayo or ketchup?
Ketchup is 17 kcal a tablespoon and mayo is 100, so ketchup is far lower.
How many calories in a teaspoon of mayo?
About a third of a tablespoon, so roughly 33 kcal.
Does vegan mayo have fewer calories?
Not really. It swaps the egg for something like aquafaba or soy, but it's still mostly oil, so it lands close to 100 kcal a tablespoon.
Is homemade mayonnaise lower in calories?
No, often a bit higher, since it's all oil and egg yolk with no water added. Keep it in the fridge and use it within a few days, as the egg is raw.
Did you know?
A tablespoon of mayonnaise has about 100 kcal. The same spoon of ketchup has about 17, roughly a sixth.
Food facts · Source: USDA FoodData Central
