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Lidl Light Mayonnaise: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition

How does Lidl Light Mayonnaise compare to Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise? Lidl Light Mayonnaise contains 4g of sugar per 100g, 0.5g less than Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise (4.5g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 0.6g of free sugar and 0.21g of salt.

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Lidl Light Mayonnaise vs Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise

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

CaloriesSugarSalt
Lidl Light Mayonnaise182 kcal4g1.4g
Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise192 kcal4.5g1.5g

Data source: FatSecret UK consumer entry. Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise from official UK label.

Nutrition by portion size

Nutrition by portion size: Lidl Light Mayonnaise

PortionCaloriesSugarSalt
1 teaspoon (7g)13 kcal0.28g (1% adult limit)0.1g (2% adult limit)
1 tablespoon (15g)27 kcal0.6g (2% adult limit)0.21g (3% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)55 kcal1.2g (4% adult limit)0.42g (7% adult limit)
4 tablespoons (60g)109 kcal2.4g (8% adult limit)0.84g (14% adult limit)

Lidl Light Mayonnaise contains 182 kcal, 17.5g of fat, 4g of sugar and 1.4g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 13 kcal, 0.28g 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

Lidl Light Mayonnaise contains 4g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 4.5g per 100g in Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise, making Lidl Light Mayonnaise 0.5g 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): 0.28g of sugar (1% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.6g of sugar (2% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 1.2g of sugar (4% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 2.4g of sugar (8% of the adult daily limit).

Salt

Lidl 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

Lidl 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 (23%), modified maize starch, spirit vinegar, sugar, pasteurised egg and egg yolk, salt, mustard powder, colour (beta-carotene), flavouring.

Data source: FatSecret UK consumer entry. Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.

Allergens

Allergen information: Lidl 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

Lidl Light Mayonnaise contains 4g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.28g; 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.6g; 2 tablespoons (30g): 1.2g; 4 tablespoons (60g): 2.4g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.

Lidl 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).

Lidl Light Mayonnaise contains 182 kcal per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 13 kcal; 1 tablespoon (15g): 27 kcal; 2 tablespoons (30g): 55 kcal; 4 tablespoons (60g): 109 kcal.

Per 100g: Lidl Light Mayonnaise has 182 kcal, 4g sugar and 1.4g salt. Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise has 192 kcal, 4.5g sugar and 1.5g salt. Lidl Light Mayonnaise has 0.5g less sugar per 100g.

Yes. Lidl 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 consumer entry. Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.