Calories in mayonnaise (mayo)
Regular. 680 kcal (2,845 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Mayonnaise, or mayo, is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk and vinegar or lemon juice, and it is one of the most energy-dense foods in the kitchen at 680 kcal (2845 kJ) per 100 g. About 75% of its weight is fat, mostly polyunsaturated fat from vegetable oil. It contains virtually no carbohydrate or protein.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 13.8 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 94 kcal | – |
| Energy | 393 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated | 1.62 g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.32 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 6.17 g | – |
| Trans | 0.03 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0.08 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Water | 3 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 2.2 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.028 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.001 mg | <1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.024 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001 mg | <1% |
| Folate | 0.7 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.017 µg | <1% |
| Choline | 4.7 mg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 1.1 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 0.029 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 0.1 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 2.9 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 2.8 mg | <1% |
| Sodium | 87.6 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.021 mg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.003 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.001 mg | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.3 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 13.8 | 94 | 393 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10.3 |
| 1 tsp | 4.6 | 31 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 3.4 |
| 1 packet | 10 | 68 | 285 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 7.5 |
Things worth knowing
- One tablespoon (13.8 g) has about 94 kcal (393 kJ), a teaspoon about 31 kcal (131 kJ), and a 10 g packet or sachet about 68 kcal (285 kJ).
- Light mayonnaise has about 238 kcal per 100 g, roughly a third of regular, or about 36 kcal per 15 g tablespoon, but it contains more sodium and some sugar or starch.
- Thanks to the vegetable oils it is made with, mayonnaise is surprisingly high in vitamin K: one tablespoon provides about 19% of the Daily Value.
Converting these figures
One 1 tbsp of mayonnaise is 94 kcal, which is 393 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 35 g of mayonnaise to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 04025. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.