Low-calorie mayo-type dressing has 263 kcal per 100 g. Sugar rises to 4.3 g per 100 g as fat drops – the calories shift from fat to carbs rather than disappearing. Condiments are omitted from food logs 1–80% of the time (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022). Log the specific product to capture the real macro split.
How should I track Salad Dressing, mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type, low calorie?
Small amounts of Salad Dressing, mayonnaise and mayonnaise-type, low calorie 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.