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Tesco Light Mayonnaise: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition

How does Tesco Light Mayonnaise compare to Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise? Tesco 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 0.22g of salt.

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Tesco Light Mayonnaise vs Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise

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

CaloriesSugarSalt
Tesco Light Mayonnaise188 kcal4g1.45g
Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise192 kcal4.5g1.5g

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

Nutrition by portion size

Nutrition by portion size: Tesco Light Mayonnaise

PortionCaloriesSugarSalt
1 teaspoon (7g)13 kcal0.28g (1% adult limit)0.1g (2% adult limit)
1 tablespoon (15g)28 kcal0.6g (2% adult limit)0.22g (4% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)56 kcal1.2g (4% adult limit)0.44g (7% adult limit)
4 tablespoons (60g)113 kcal2.4g (8% adult limit)0.87g (14% adult limit)

Tesco Light Mayonnaise contains 188 kcal, 18g of fat, 4g of sugar and 1.45g 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

Tesco 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 Tesco 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

Tesco Light Mayonnaise contains 1.45g 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): 0.22g (4% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.44g (7% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.87g (14% of the adult daily limit).

Ingredients and processing

Tesco 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 (26%), modified maize starch, spirit vinegar, sugar, pasteurised egg and egg yolk, salt, mustard powder, colour (beta-carotene), lemon juice, flavouring.

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

Allergens

Allergen information: Tesco 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

Tesco 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.

Tesco Light Mayonnaise contains 1.45g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.1g (2% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.22g (4% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.44g (7% of the adult daily limit of 6g); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.87g (14% of the adult daily limit of 6g).

Tesco Light Mayonnaise contains 188 kcal per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 13 kcal; 1 tablespoon (15g): 28 kcal; 2 tablespoons (30g): 56 kcal; 4 tablespoons (60g): 113 kcal.

Per 100g: Tesco Light Mayonnaise has 188 kcal, 4g sugar and 1.45g salt. Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise has 192 kcal, 4.5g sugar and 1.5g salt. Tesco Light Mayonnaise has 0.5g less sugar per 100g.

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