Light mayonnaises
Kraft Light mayo
896 g (887 mL)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 55
Kraft Light mayo scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate, modified starch and sequestrant. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better mayonnaise
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Pesto Mayo Primal Kitchen · 12 fl oz/355 mL Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Chipotle Mayo Chosen Foods Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 78 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Classic Mayo Chosen · 17 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 76 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Light mayo
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Phosphoric acid minus 1.5 points
- Calcium disodium EDTA minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 233 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 45 = 55
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 233 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Added sugars | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Serving: 15g
Ingredients
- WATER
- SOYBEAN OIL
- MODIFIED FOOD STARCH* SUGAR
- MALTODEXTRIN
- VINEGAR
- SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- EGG
- LACTIC ACID
- MUSTARD FLOUR
- PHOSPHORIC ACID
- DRIED ONION
- DRIED GARLIC
- BETA-CAROTENE* (COLOR)
- POTASSIUM SORBATE* AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)
Label text, as published
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH* SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN*, VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, EGG, LACTIC ACID*, MUSTARD FLOUR, PHOSPHORIC ACID*, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, BETA-CAROTENE* (COLOR), POTASSIUM SORBATE* AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Egg, Mustard
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More light mayonnaises on GoodSwap
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Light Mayonnaise Hellmann's · 15 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Light Mayonnaise Hellmann's · 15 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
Mayo with Olive Oil Kraft · 12 fl oz (354 mL) Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Vegan Mayonnaise Kraft Heinz · 22 fl oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Light Mayonnaise Duke's · 18 fl oz/531 L Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 36 out of 100 Poor - Light Miracle Whip Miracle Whip · 30 fl oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 16 out of 100 Bad
More from Kraft
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org