Which low calorie mayonnaise tastes as good as the real thing? The WLR
Taste Team find out.
Low Calorie Mayo
Mayonnaise can be an exciting partner to even the dullest of dishes and is
flexible enough to accompany a wide range of foods. We have sampled 6 of
the healthy option mayo brands to see which are kind to your taste buds as well
as your calorie quota.
Tesco Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
Looking and tasting “like
real mayonnaise” this had it all. Excellent texture and
flavour. More calorie and fat content than some
of the others tried here but against the full fat
alternatives there’s no contest.
Per 15g
Per 100g
CALORIES
49kcal
326kcal
CARBS
1.5g
9.8g
FAT
4.7g
31.5g
SODIUM
0.14g
0.9g
PROTEIN
0.12g
0.8g
FIBRE
0.0g
0.0g
Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise
Well liked by the panel. "Just a normal mayonnaise. No
gimmicks or weird and wonderful combinations". And,
importantly, less of the calories. Some may find the
texture too thick or a "bit like a dessert".
Per 15g
Per 100g
CALORIES
45kcal
299kcal
CARBS
1.0g
6.7g
FAT
4.5g
29.8g
SODIUM
0.14g
0.9g
PROTEIN
0.1g
0.7g
FIBRE
trace
trace
Waitrose Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
A valiant effort from Waitrose. Not too oily like some
of the others and a daring, peppery taste which works very
well. Definitely worth a try.
Per 15ml
Per 100ml
CALORIES
43kcal
287kcal
CARBS
1.3g
8.5g
FAT
4.1g
27.5g
SODIUM
0.1g
0.8g
PROTEIN
0.2g
1.4g
FIBRE
trace
trace
Marks & Spencer Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
An authentic mayo appearance, and nothing artificial
about the taste either; smooth and creamy. A good
all-rounder and light on calories.
Per 15g
Per 100g
CALORIES
41kcal
270kcal
CARBS
1.9g
12.7g
FAT
3.6g
24.1g
SODIUM
0.1g
0.65g
PROTEIN
0.12g
0.8g
FIBRE
trace
0.1g
Weight Watchers Mayonnaise Dressing
Also managing the “proper” mayonnaise look. This was
creamy and mild although nothing remarkable. Perhaps
needed something extra to make it stand out from the rest.
Among the lowest for calories and fat.
Per 15g
Per 100g
CALORIES
42kcal
280kcal
CARBS
1.1g
7.3g
FAT
4.2g
27.7g
SODIUM
0.1g
0.5g
PROTEIN
0.15g
1.0g
FIBRE
0.1g
0.7g
Sainsburys BGTY French Mayonnaise
A “banana custard” appearance was unappetising for some,
and the opinions
did not rise much after the tasting. Its poor texture and mustard aftertaste
would not suit everyone. For fans only.
Per 15ml
Per 100ml
CALORIES
55kcal
326kcal
CARBS
0.86g
5.7g
FAT
5.6g
37.3g
SODIUM
0.14g
0.9g
PROTEIN
0.06g
0.4g
FIBRE
0.0g
0.0g
Hellmann’s Extra Light Mayonnaise
With it’s eerie, blancmange-like appearance and
complete lack of flavour our panel were shocked to
discover this had come from the big name player: Hellmann’s.
Some were left wondering “What’s the point?”
No taste: no stars.
Per 15g
Per 100g
CALORIES
15kcal
105kcal
CARBS
1.7g
11.3g
FAT
1.0g
6.4g
SODIUM
0.2g
1.3g
PROTEIN
0.1g
0.5g
FIBRE
trace
0.2g
Conclusion
Hellmann’s probably bit off more than they could chew in trying to
reduce the calories for their product. Perhaps they should quit while
they're ahead with the excellent Hellmann's Light.
Meanwhile, Tesco also
showed us that mayonnaise with reasonable calorie content can not only have
some flavour but can even rival the standard versions. With
commendable entries from both Waitrose and Marks & Spencer these are
all well
worth a dip or a dollop.
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