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ASDA Light Mayonnaise: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition

How does ASDA Light Mayonnaise compare to Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise? ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 3.8g of sugar per 100g, 0.7g less than Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise (4.5g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 0.57g of free sugar and 0.21g of salt.

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ASDA Light Mayonnaise vs Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise

ASDA Light Mayonnaise vs Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise (per 100g)

CaloriesSugarSalt
ASDA Light Mayonnaise178 kcal3.8g1.4g
Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise192 kcal4.5g1.5g

Data source: FatSecret UK — lowest calorie own-brand light mayo. Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise from official UK label.

Nutrition by portion size

Nutrition by portion size: ASDA Light Mayonnaise

PortionCaloriesSugarSalt
1 teaspoon (7g)12 kcal0.27g (1% adult limit)0.1g (2% adult limit)
1 tablespoon (15g)27 kcal0.57g (2% adult limit)0.21g (3% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)53 kcal1.14g (4% adult limit)0.42g (7% adult limit)
4 tablespoons (60g)107 kcal2.28g (8% adult limit)0.84g (14% adult limit)

ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 178 kcal, 17g of fat, 3.8g of sugar and 1.4g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 12 kcal, 0.27g of sugar and 0.1g of salt.

All light mayonnaises trade fat for modified starch and sugar. The sugar content of own-brand light mayo (3.5-4.2g/100g) is similar to Hellmann's Light (4.5g/100g). Waitrose Essential is the only variant using mustard seeds rather than mustard powder.

Sugar

ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 3.8g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 4.5g per 100g in Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise, making ASDA Light Mayonnaise 0.7g lower in sugar per 100g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar and counts in full against the NHS daily limit of 30g for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6.

1 teaspoon (7g): 0.27g of sugar (1% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.57g of sugar (2% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 1.14g of sugar (4% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 2.28g of sugar (8% of the adult daily limit).

Salt

ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 1.4g of salt per 100g. Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise contains 1.5g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 0.1g of salt, 2% of the adult daily limit of 6g.

1 teaspoon (7g): 0.1g (2% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.21g (3% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.42g (7% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.84g (14% of the adult daily limit).

Ingredients and processing

ASDA Light Mayonnaise is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Light mayo is more heavily processed than full-fat mayo — modified starch, colour, and additional flavourings are needed to compensate for the removed oil. Sugar content is significantly higher than full-fat mayo (3.5-4.2g vs 0.7-0.9g per 100g).

Ingredients: Water, rapeseed oil (22%), modified maize starch, spirit vinegar, sugar, pasteurised egg and egg yolk, salt, mustard powder, colour, natural flavouring.

Data source: FatSecret UK — lowest calorie own-brand light mayo. Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.

Allergens

Allergen information: ASDA Light Mayonnaise

WheatNot present
RyeNot present
BarleyNot present
OatsNot present
SesameNot present
SoyaNot present
MilkNot present
EggsContains
FishNot present
CrustaceansNot present
CeleryNot present
MustardContains
MolluscsNot present
LupinNot present

Always verify allergens on the product label.

Frequently asked questions

ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 3.8g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.27g; 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.57g; 2 tablespoons (30g): 1.14g; 4 tablespoons (60g): 2.28g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.

ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 1.4g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.1g (2% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.21g (3% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.42g (7% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.84g (14% of the adult daily limit of 6g).

ASDA Light Mayonnaise contains 178 kcal per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 12 kcal; 1 tablespoon (15g): 27 kcal; 2 tablespoons (30g): 53 kcal; 4 tablespoons (60g): 107 kcal.

Per 100g: ASDA Light Mayonnaise has 178 kcal, 3.8g sugar and 1.4g salt. Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise has 192 kcal, 4.5g sugar and 1.5g salt. ASDA Light Mayonnaise has 0.7g less sugar per 100g.

Yes. ASDA Light Mayonnaise is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Light mayo is more heavily processed than full-fat mayo — modified starch, colour, and additional flavourings are needed to compensate for the removed oil. Sugar content is significantly higher than full-fat mayo (3.5-4.2g vs 0.7-0.9g per 100g).

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Data source: FatSecret UK — lowest calorie own-brand light mayo. Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.