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Reduced-fat mayonnaise is a sauce usually made with oil, water and egg, formulated to contain less fat than standard mayonnaise. It mainly provides fat, with some carbohydrate and little protein. Per 100g, the supplied data show 28g of fat, including 2.1g of saturated fat, and 8.2g of carbohydrate. It also provides 8.3mg of vitamin E.

Fat supplies energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Vitamin E contributes to protecting cells from oxidative damage. Although this mayonnaise is reduced in fat, it still contributes fat and energy to the diet, which is relevant for people monitoring their intake. The full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

288 kcal

Energy

1188 kJ

Fat

28g

of which saturates

2.1g

Carbohydrate

8.2g

of which sugars

4.6g

Fibre

0g

Protein

1g

Alcohol

0g

Water

60g

Cholesterol

22mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin D

Trace

Vitamin E

8.3mg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

Trace

Riboflavin (B2)

0.21mg

Niacin (B3)

Trace

Vitamin B6

0.19mg

Vitamin B12

0.6µg

Folate

18µg

Calcium

5mg

Iron

0.34mg

Magnesium

1mg

Phosphorus

10mg

Potassium

7mg

Zinc

0.1mg

Copper

Trace

Selenium

1µg

Iodine

14µg

Other types of mayonnaise

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Mayonnaise, standard, retail

686 kcal

1.1g

75g

0g

Mayonnaise, homemade

786 kcal

1.7g

84g

Trace

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (12 samples, 8 brands). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published