Mayonnaises
Hellmann's Organic Mayonnaise
14 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 64
Hellmann's Organic Mayonnaise scores 64 out of 100 (Good) 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 36 = 64
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 tbsp (14 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Soybean Oil
- Water
- Organic Whole Eggs
- Organic Distilled Vinegar
- Organic Egg Yolks
- Salt
- Organic Dried Cane Syrup (high concern)
- Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Organic Soybean Oil, Water, Organic Whole Eggs, Organic Distilled Vinegar, Organic Egg Yolks, Salt, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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 -
Chosen classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 355 mL High in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Organic Mayonnaise Woodstock · 11.25 fl oz/333 mL High in saturated fatContains seed oilsCertified organicNo additives Score 72 out of 100 Good -
Real Mayonnaise Best Foods · 14 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 35 out of 100 Poor -
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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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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