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Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How many calories are in Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise? A tablespoon (15g) contains 108 kcal. Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise is one of the most calorie-dense condiments: a four-tablespoon portion (60g) delivers 432 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 Real Mayonnaise
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
Sat fat
1 teaspoon (7g)
50 kcal
0.1g
0.08g
0.43g
1 tablespoon (15g)
108 kcal
0.21g
0.18g
0.92g
2 tablespoons (30g)
216 kcal
0.42g
0.36g
1.83g
4 tablespoons (60g)
432 kcal
0.84g
0.72g
3.66g
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 Real Mayonnaise contains 720 kcal, 78g of fat (6.1g saturated), 1.4g of carbohydrate (1.4g sugar), 1.2g of protein and 1.2g of salt per 100g. A standard mayonnaise portion — 1 teaspoon (7g) — delivers 50 kcal, 0.1g of sugar and 0.08g of salt.
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise is 79% rapeseed oil by weight, making it one of the most calorie-dense condiments at 720 kcal per 100g. A tablespoon (15g) contains 108 kcal and 11.7g of fat. Four tablespoons (60g), a realistic serving in a sandwich or as a dip, delivers 432 kcal and 4.8g of saturated fat, 24% of the adult daily guideline.
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 0.1g of sugar and 0.08g of salt, while 4 tablespoons (60g) delivers 0.84g of sugar and 0.72g of salt. Adding multiple condiments to a single meal multiplies this further.
Sugar
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise contains 1.4g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 0.1g 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 Real Mayonnaise contains 1.2g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.08g (1% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.18g (3% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.36g (6% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.72g (12% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Ingredients and ultra-processed food
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise is a commercially produced mayonnaise. Its ingredients are: Rapeseed oil (79%), water, pasteurised egg and egg yolk (7.2%), spirit vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice, mustard powder, calcium disodium EDTA. The EDTA is an antioxidant that protects the oil quality..
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.
Real mayonnaise
Rapeseed oil (79%), water, pasteurised egg and egg yolk (7.2%), spirit vinegar, salt, sugar, lemon juice, mustard powder, calcium disodium EDTA. The EDTA is an antioxidant that protects the oil quality.
Processing (NOVA classification)
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. 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 Real Mayonnaise
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 Real Mayonnaise contains 1.4g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.1g of sugar; 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.21g of sugar; 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.42g of sugar; 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.84g 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 Real Mayonnaise contains 1.2g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.08g of salt (1% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.18g of salt (3% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.36g of salt (6% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.72g of salt (12% 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 Real Mayonnaise is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. This applies to almost all commercially produced condiments, regardless of how natural their core ingredients are.
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise contains eggs and mustard.
At 1.4g per 100g, Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise is one of the lowest-sugar condiments in this guide. Most of the flavour comes from non-sugar sources such as chilli, vinegar or fermentation.
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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.
