Mayonnaises
Burman's Real Mayonnaise
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 58
Burman's Real Mayonnaise scores 58 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 9 points Saturated fat 14.3 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.4 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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Mayo Made With Avocado Oil Primal Kitchen Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 90 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Real Mayonnaise Smash Kitchen · 11.25 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 79 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Chipotle Mayo Chosen Foods Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Pesto Mayo Primal Kitchen · 12 fl oz/355 mL Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 946 mL Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 78 out of 100 , 20 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Real Mayonnaise
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 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 14.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 714 kcal / 100 g minus 4 points
100 − 42.5 = 57.5 → 58
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 714 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 78.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 1 Tbs (14 g)
Ingredients
- n7s soybean oil
- water
- whole egg and egg yolks
- distilled and cider inegar sat rr tmte mustard seed
- natural flavors
- oleoresin paprika
- calcium disodium edta acded ontans egos dust (not recognized)
Label text, as published
nutrition amount/serving facts % daily value amount/serving dely total fat 11g 14% sodium 80ng sat fat 2g 10% total carbohydrate og % s0 servings per container dietary fiber og total sugars og incl, og added sugars % trans fat og serving size 1 tbsp (14g) polyunsaturated fat 6g monounsaturated fat 2,5g calories wening 100 cholesterol 10mg 3% protein 0g vitamin d omcg 0% • calcium 1mg 0% iron omg 0% potassum 2mg n7s soybean oil, water, whole egg and egg yolks, distilled and cider inegar sat rr tmte mustard seed, natural flavors, oleoresin paprika, and calcium disodium edta acded ontans egos dust,,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Egg, Mustard
- Not vegan
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 -
Chosen classic Mayo Chosen Foods · 355 mL High in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Real Mayonnaise Burman's Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 35 out of 100 Poor -
Organic Mayonnaise 365 Whole Foods Market · 16 fl oz/473 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 63 out of 100 Good -
Real Mayonnaise Smooth & Creamy Duke's · 48 fl oz/1.42 L Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 54 out of 100 Okay
More from Burman's
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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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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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