Light mayonnaise halves the fat but still has 324 kcal. A common tracking error is using regular mayo data for light versions or vice versa – the difference per tablespoon is 50+ calories. Condiments are omitted from food logs 1–80% of the time (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022). Log the exact variant you use.
How should I track Mayonnaise, light?
Small amounts of Mayonnaise, light add up faster than most people realize. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that condiments are among the most frequently omitted items in food logs — skipped 1–80% of the time. A tablespoon of mayo or dressing can add 50–100 calories, and most people use two or three tablespoons without measuring. The fix is simple: keep a teaspoon or scale near your plate and measure once. Sauces and dressings are often the hidden reason a "healthy" salad ends up at 600+ calories.