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Hellmann's Garlic Aioli: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How many calories are in Hellmann's Garlic Aioli? A tablespoon (15g) contains 65 kcal. Hellmann's Garlic Aioli is one of the most calorie-dense condiments: a four-tablespoon portion (60g) delivers 258 kcal, comparable to a chocolate bar.
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Nutrition by portion size
The table below shows how the nutrition changes across realistic portion sizes.
Nutrition by portion size: Hellmann's Garlic Aioli
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
Sat fat
1 teaspoon (7g)
30 kcal
0.32g
0.11g
0.23g
1 tablespoon (15g)
65 kcal
0.68g
0.24g
0.5g
2 tablespoons (30g)
129 kcal
1.35g
0.48g
0.99g
4 tablespoons (60g)
258 kcal
2.7g
0.96g
1.98g
Sugar highlighted in amber above 20% of adult daily limit, red above 75%. Salt highlighted in amber above 38% of adult daily limit (2.3g per day), red above 75%.
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains 430 kcal, 44g of fat (3.3g saturated), 8g of carbohydrate (4.5g sugar), 1.2g of protein and 1.6g of salt per 100g. A standard mayonnaise portion — 1 teaspoon (7g) — delivers 30 kcal, 0.32g of sugar and 0.11g of salt.
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains 5% real garlic rather than garlic powder or extract. At 44% rapeseed oil and 430 kcal per 100g, it is significantly less calorie-dense than Real Mayo (720 kcal), making it closer to a light mayo in energy terms.
Portion size matters significantly for condiments. A small squeeze or single teaspoon contributes little to daily intake. But condiments are easy to apply generously: 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 0.32g of sugar and 0.11g of salt, while 4 tablespoons (60g) delivers 2.7g of sugar and 0.96g of salt. Adding multiple condiments to a single meal multiplies this further.
Sugar
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains 4.5g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 0.32g of sugar. Sugar in condiments is all free sugar: unlike the naturally occurring sugars in whole fruit or plain dairy, there is no food matrix to slow absorption.
Salt
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains 1.6g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.11g (2% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.24g (4% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.48g (8% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.96g (16% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Ingredients and ultra-processed food
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli is a commercially produced mayonnaise. Its ingredients are: Rapeseed oil (44%), water, spirit vinegar, garlic (5%), pasteurised egg and egg yolk, sugar, modified starch, salt, mustard powder, lemon juice, natural flavouring. Contains 5% real garlic..
Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains modified starch and natural flavourings. Modified starch thickens the sauce to a consistent texture at industrial scale without cooking or reduction. Natural flavourings enhance or standardise the flavour profile across large-scale production.
A home-made equivalent would typically require fewer ingredients. The processing aids are used to deliver a consistent flavour, texture and shelf life at scale that home preparation cannot match.
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. It contains modified starch and natural flavourings, used to create a consistent product at industrial scale. Most commercially produced condiments, including those made primarily from natural ingredients like tomatoes or peppers, are classified as ultra-processed due to the additives and processing aids used in production.
Allergens
Allergen information: Hellmann's Garlic Aioli
Wheat
Not present
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
Not present
Milk
Not present
Eggs
Contains
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Contains
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Frequently asked questions
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains 4.5g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.32g of sugar; 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.68g of sugar; 2 tablespoons (30g): 1.35g of sugar; 4 tablespoons (60g): 2.7g of sugar. All sugar in condiments is free sugar and counts towards the NHS daily free sugar limit (30g for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, 19g for children aged 4 to 6).
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains 1.6g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.11g of salt (2% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.24g of salt (4% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.48g of salt (8% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.96g of salt (16% of the adult daily limit). The adult daily salt limit is 6g; for children aged 7 to 10 it is 5g, and for children aged 4 to 6 it is 3g.
Yes, Hellmann's Garlic Aioli is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. It contains modified starch and natural flavourings. This applies to almost all commercially produced condiments, regardless of how natural their core ingredients are.
Hellmann's Garlic Aioli contains eggs and mustard.
At 4.5g per 100g, Hellmann's Garlic Aioli sits in the mid-range for sugar content among condiments. Ketchup contains 23.7g per 100g; mustard typically contains 2 to 5g per 100g.
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Nutrition information from UK manufacturer labels and retailer databases (Tesco, Ocado, Heinz To Home, official brand websites). Per-portion values calculated proportionally from per-100g figures. NHS/SACN guidelines used for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.
