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Waitrose Mayonnaise: calories, sugar, salt and nutrition
How does Waitrose Mayonnaise compare to Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise? Waitrose Mayonnaise contains 0.7g of sugar per 100g, 0.7g less than Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise (1.4g). A tablespoon (15g) delivers 0.11g of free sugar and 0.18g of salt.
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Waitrose Mayonnaise vs Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
Waitrose Mayonnaise vs Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise (per 100g)
Calories
Sugar
Salt
Waitrose Mayonnaise
695 kcal
0.7g
1.2g
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise
720 kcal
1.4g
1.2g
Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential Mayo). Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise from official UK label.
Nutrition by portion size
Nutrition by portion size: Waitrose Mayonnaise
Portion
Calories
Sugar
Salt
1 teaspoon (7g)
49 kcal
0.05g (0% adult limit)
0.08g (1% adult limit)
1 tablespoon (15g)
104 kcal
0.11g (0% adult limit)
0.18g (3% adult limit)
2 tablespoons (30g)
209 kcal
0.21g (1% adult limit)
0.36g (6% adult limit)
4 tablespoons (60g)
417 kcal
0.42g (1% adult limit)
0.72g (12% adult limit)
Waitrose Mayonnaise contains 695 kcal, 75g of fat, 0.7g of sugar and 1.2g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 49 kcal, 0.05g of sugar and 0.08g of salt.
Own-brand full-fat mayonnaise typically costs 30-50p per 100g versus 60-80p for Hellmann's. ASDA own-brand mayo rated joint winner alongside Hellmann's in a Which? blind taste test.
Sugar
Waitrose Mayonnaise contains 0.7g of sugar per 100g, all of it free sugar. This compares to 1.4g per 100g in Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, making Waitrose 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): 0.05g of sugar (0% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.11g of sugar (0% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.21g of sugar (1% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.42g of sugar (1% of the adult daily limit).
Salt
Waitrose Mayonnaise contains 1.2g of salt per 100g. Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise contains 1.2g of salt per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g) delivers 0.08g of salt, 1% of the adult daily limit of 6g.
1 teaspoon (7g): 0.08g (1% of the adult daily limit); 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.18g (3% of the adult daily limit); 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.36g (6% of the adult daily limit); 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.72g (12% of the adult daily limit).
Ingredients and processing
Waitrose Mayonnaise is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Full-fat own-brand mayo is one of the more minimally processed own-brand condiments — the ingredient list closely mirrors Hellmann's, with EDTA as the main additive for oil stability.
Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential Mayo). Nutrition figures may be subject to reformulation. Always check the product label.
Allergens
Allergen information: Waitrose 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
Always verify allergens on the product label.
Frequently asked questions
Waitrose Mayonnaise contains 0.7g of sugar per 100g. 1 teaspoon (7g): 0.05g; 1 tablespoon (15g): 0.11g; 2 tablespoons (30g): 0.21g; 4 tablespoons (60g): 0.42g. All sugar in condiments is free sugar.
Waitrose 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).
Per 100g: Waitrose Mayonnaise has 695 kcal, 0.7g sugar and 1.2g salt. Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise has 720 kcal, 1.4g sugar and 1.2g salt. Waitrose Mayonnaise has 0.7g less sugar per 100g.
Yes. Waitrose Mayonnaise is classified as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed food. Full-fat own-brand mayo is one of the more minimally processed own-brand condiments — the ingredient list closely mirrors Hellmann's, with EDTA as the main additive for oil stability.
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Data source: FatSecret UK (Waitrose Essential Mayo). Nutrition figures subject to reformulation — always check the physical product label. NHS/SACN guidelines for daily limits. For guidance only, not medical advice.
