Real mayonnaise vs Salad Cream
Overall, Salad Cream has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Real mayonnaise | Salad Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 725 kcal | 218 kcal |
| Fat | 79 g | 16.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 10.1 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Additives | 1 | 3 |
| Allergens | None listed | Eggs, Mustard |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Salad Cream has 70% fewer calories (218 kcal vs 725 kcal).
- Salad Cream has 79% less fat (16.3 g vs 79 g).
- Salad Cream has 75% less saturated fat (1.4 g vs 5.6 g).
- Real mayonnaise has 83% less sugar (1.7 g vs 10.1 g).
- Salad Cream has 36% more protein (1.4 g vs 0.9 g).
- Salad Cream has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Salad Cream lists: Eggs, Mustard.
Ingredients
Real mayonnaise
Free range egg mayonnaise Ingredients 78% Rapeseed Oil, Water, 6% Free Range Egg, 1.5% Free Range Egg Yolk, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Concentrated Lemon Juice Natural Flavourings (contain Mustard), Thickener: Xanthan Gum Allergy
Salad Cream
water, spirit vinegar, rapeseed oil (14%), sugar, pasteurised _egg_ yolks ( 4%), modified cornflour, _mustard_, salt, sweetener ( acesulfame k), colour (riboflavin)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Real mayonnaise or Salad Cream?
Overall, Salad Cream has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Salad Cream has fewer calories: 218 kcal versus 725 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Real mayonnaise has less sugar: 1.7 g versus 10.1 g per 100 g.