Mayonnaises
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
13 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 36
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise scores 36 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 11.5 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better mayonnaise
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Classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 78 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Chosen classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 355 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 76 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Mayonnaise Black Truffle Infused Truff · 8 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 76 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Classic Mayo Chosen · 17 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 76 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Real Mayonnaise Smash Kitchen · 11.25 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Real Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Calcium disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 11.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 692 kcal / 100 g minus 4 points
100 − 64 = 36
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 692 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 76.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 tablespoon (13 g)
Ingredients
- SOYBEAN OIL
- WATER
- WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS
- DISTILLED VINEGAR
- SALT
- SUGAR (high concern)
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY)
- NATURAL FLAVORS
Label text, as published
SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, WHOLE EGGS AND EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), NATURAL FLAVORS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More mayonnaises on GoodSwap
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MAYO Real Mayonnaise made with Avocado Oil Primal Kitchen · 12 fl oz High in saltHigh in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 74 out of 100 Good -
Real Mayonnaise Hellmann's · 30 fl oz (887 mL) Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 36 out of 100 Poor -
Real Mayonnaise Best Foods · 13 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 36 out of 100 Poor -
Olive Oil Mayonnaise Dressing Hellmann's · 30 fl oz/887 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 29 out of 100 Poor
More from Hellmann's
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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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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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