Low-sodium diet mayo has 231 kcal and just 110 mg sodium. Standard mayo has 635 mg sodium per 100 g – nearly six times more. For people tracking sodium intake, the difference is significant across multiple meals. Weigh the amount you use – reduced-calorie versions still add up quickly.
How should I track Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet?
Small amounts of Mayonnaise, low sodium, low calorie or diet 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.