Light mayo still has 334 kcal per 100 g and 33 g fat. The word "light" creates a health halo that leads to larger portions. Portion errors for calorie-dense foods reach 50–200% (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). A tablespoon (15 g) adds 50 calories – measure once to calibrate your eye.
How should I track Salad Dressing, Kraft Mayo Light Mayonnaise?
Small amounts of Salad Dressing, Kraft Mayo Light Mayonnaise 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.