Sauces
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Light Mayo
11.2 fl oz/333 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 42
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Light Mayo scores 42 out of 100 (Okay) 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 7 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: Very 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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Mayo Made With Avocado Oil Primal Kitchen Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Classic Organic Mayo Chosen Foods · 12 fl oz/355 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Pesto Mayo Primal Kitchen · 12 fl oz/355 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 946 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 78 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Suzie's organic mayo Suzie's · 20 oz/567 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 72 out of 100 , 30 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Light Mayo
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum 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
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 58 = 42
Can’t score above 79. Contains 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 | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 33.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 tbsp (15 g)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL
- ORGANIC EGG YOLKS
- ORGANIC WHOLE EGGS
- ORGANIC CORNSTARCH
- ORGANIC SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR
- LACTIC ACID
- ORGANIC MUSTARD FLOUR
- SALT
- ORGANIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER
- ORGANIC ONION POWDER
- XANTHAN GUM
- ORGANIC PAPRIKA
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, ORGANIC EGG YOLKS, ORGANIC WHOLE EGGS, ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC SUGAR, ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID, ORGANIC MUSTARD FLOUR, SALT, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC PAPRIKA.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Egg, Mustard
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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