Mayonnaises
Sir Kensington's Classic vegan mayo
12 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 44
Sir Kensington's Classic vegan mayo scores 44 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 78 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Classic vegan mayo
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 692 kcal / 100 g minus 4 points
100 − 56.5 = 43.5 → 44
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 692 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 76.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (13 g)
Ingredients
- HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- ORGANIC AQUAFABA (WATER, CHICKPEAS)
- ORGANIC LEMON JUICE
- FAIR TRADE ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR (high concern)
- SALT
- DISTILLED VINEGAR
- ACACIA GUM
- ROSEMARY EXTRACT
- XANTHAN GUM
- BLACK PEPPER
- CITRIC ACID
- MUSTARD EXTRACT
- LEMON OIL
Label text, as published
HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC AQUAFABA (WATER, CHICKPEAS), ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, FAIR TRADE ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ACACIA GUM, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, BLACK PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, MUSTARD EXTRACT, LEMON OIL
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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New American Creamy Balsamic Dressing Briannas · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 19 out of 100 Bad -
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More from Sir Kensington's
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Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Sir Kensington's · 12 fl oz (354 mL) Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Classic Mayonnaise Sir Kensington's · 12 fl oz Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Mayonnaise Sir Kensington's · 12 fl oz Score 52 out of 100 Okay -
Chipotle Mayonnaise Sir Kensington's · 12 fl oz/354 mL Score 52 out of 100 Okay
Sources
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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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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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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“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