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Essential mayonnaise
Essential mayonnaise by Waitrose provides 104 kcal per 100 ml, with 0.5 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 95% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 430 ml pack. Contains: eggs, mustard.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 15ml
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | 16 kcal | 194 −46% | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 1.7 g | 2% | 12.8 −12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 2.4 −67% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 16.2 −97% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 9.8 −95% | |
| Added sugars | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0% | 4.8 −95% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 2.8 −82% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 5.9 −98% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59918 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
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Ingredients
Rapeseed oil, pasteurised free range egg (8%), spirit vinegar, water, pasteurised free range egg yolk (2%). lemon juice from concentrate, sugar, salt, mustard extract, colour (paprika extract)
- Allergens
- EggsMustard
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 430 ml
- Serving size
- 15ml
- Sold in
- Chile, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169199169
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Essential mayonnaise?
Essential mayonnaise contains 104 kcal per 100 ml and about 16 kcal per serving (15ml).
How much sugar is in Essential mayonnaise?
Essential mayonnaise has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Essential mayonnaise healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Essential mayonnaise vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Essential mayonnaise contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Mustard. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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